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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.01, 23,350.93 and 8,636.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.01, 23,350.93 and 8,636.93 is: 12,947.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.01 : 23,350.93 = 8,636.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.01/23,350.93 = 8,636.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.01x = 23,350.93 × 8,636.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.01x = 201,680,345.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,680,345.65/15,577.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.31

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