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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,787.64, 23,643.74 and 8,750.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,787.64, 23,643.74 and 8,750.19 is: 13,104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,787.64 : 23,643.74 = 8,750.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,787.64/23,643.74 = 8,750.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,787.64x = 23,643.74 × 8,750.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,787.64x = 206,887,173.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,887,173.56/15,787.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,104.38

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