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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,391.46, 23,071.08 and 8,719.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,391.46, 23,071.08 and 8,719.63 is: 13,070.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,391.46 : 23,071.08 = 8,719.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,391.46/23,071.08 = 8,719.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,391.46x = 23,071.08 × 8,719.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,391.46x = 201,171,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,171,281.30/15,391.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.32

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