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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.12, 23,467.77 and 8,635.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.12, 23,467.77 and 8,635.51 is: 12,947.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.12 : 23,467.77 = 8,635.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.12/23,467.77 = 8,635.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.12x = 23,467.77 × 8,635.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.12x = 202,656,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,656,162.51/15,652.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.52

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