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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.96, 23,435.52 and 8,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.96, 23,435.52 and 8,710.40 is: 13,037.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.96 : 23,435.52 = 8,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.96/23,435.52 = 8,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.96x = 23,435.52 × 8,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.96x = 204,132,753.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,132,753.41/15,656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,037.83

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