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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.86, 23,474.76 and 8,629.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.86, 23,474.76 and 8,629.56 is: 12,944.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.86 : 23,474.76 = 8,629.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.86/23,474.76 = 8,629.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.86x = 23,474.76 × 8,629.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.86x = 202,576,849.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,576,849.91/15,649.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,944.32

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