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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,641.36, 23,462.76 and 8,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,641.36, 23,462.76 and 8,710.64 is: 13,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,641.36 : 23,462.76 = 8,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,641.36/23,462.76 = 8,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,641.36x = 23,462.76 × 8,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,641.36x = 204,375,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,375,655.77/15,641.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.36

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