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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,496.91, 23,251.93 and 8,468.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,496.91, 23,251.93 and 8,468.71 is: 12,706.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496.91 : 23,251.93 = 8,468.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496.91/23,251.93 = 8,468.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496.91x = 23,251.93 × 8,468.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496.91x = 196,913,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,913,772.81/15,496.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,706.65

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