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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.75, 23,429.66 and 8,610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.75, 23,429.66 and 8,610.08 is: 12,909.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.75 : 23,429.66 = 8,610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.75/23,429.66 = 8,610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.75x = 23,429.66 × 8,610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.75x = 201,731,086.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,731,086.77/15,626.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.35

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