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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.92, 23,484.36 and 8,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.92, 23,484.36 and 8,624.72 is: 12,940.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.92 : 23,484.36 = 8,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.92/23,484.36 = 8,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.92x = 23,484.36 × 8,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.92x = 202,546,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,546,029.38/15,651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.65

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