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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,496.77, 23,251.74 and 8,468.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,496.77, 23,251.74 and 8,468.58 is: 12,706.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496.77 : 23,251.74 = 8,468.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496.77/23,251.74 = 8,468.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496.77x = 23,251.74 × 8,468.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496.77x = 196,909,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,909,220.33/15,496.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,706.47

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