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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,846.82, 23,747.55 and 8,906.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,846.82, 23,747.55 and 8,906.74 is: 13,347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,846.82 : 23,747.55 = 8,906.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,846.82/23,747.55 = 8,906.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,846.82x = 23,747.55 × 8,906.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,846.82x = 211,513,253.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,513,253.49/15,846.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.36

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