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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.03, 23,435.80 and 8,697.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.03, 23,435.80 and 8,697.47 is: 13,029.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.03 : 23,435.80 = 8,697.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.03/23,435.80 = 8,697.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.03x = 23,435.80 × 8,697.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.03x = 203,832,028.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,832,028.50/15,644.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.39

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