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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.65, 23,436.73 and 8,698.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.65, 23,436.73 and 8,698.09 is: 13,030.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.65 : 23,436.73 = 8,698.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.65/23,436.73 = 8,698.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.65x = 23,436.73 × 8,698.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.65x = 203,854,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,854,786.85/15,644.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.32

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