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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.26, 23,037.67 and 8,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.26, 23,037.67 and 8,695.88 is: 13,045.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.26 : 23,037.67 = 8,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.26/23,037.67 = 8,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.26x = 23,037.67 × 8,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.26x = 200,332,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,332,811.75/15,356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,045.68

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