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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.36, 23,404.26 and 8,671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.36, 23,404.26 and 8,671.64 is: 13,007.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.36 : 23,404.26 = 8,671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.36/23,404.26 = 8,671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.36x = 23,404.26 × 8,671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.36x = 202,953,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,953,317.19/15,602.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.86

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