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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.77, 23,429.73 and 8,610.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.77, 23,429.73 and 8,610.15 is: 12,909.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.77 : 23,429.73 = 8,610.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.77/23,429.73 = 8,610.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.77x = 23,429.73 × 8,610.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.77x = 201,733,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,733,489.76/15,626.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.48

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