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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.72, 23,642.64 and 8,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.72, 23,642.64 and 8,748.80 is: 13,112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.72 : 23,642.64 = 8,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.72/23,642.64 = 8,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.72x = 23,642.64 × 8,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.72x = 206,844,728.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,844,728.83/15,774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,112.42

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