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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,677.94, 23,495.72 and 8,647.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,677.94, 23,495.72 and 8,647.41 is: 12,959.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,677.94 : 23,495.72 = 8,647.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,677.94/23,495.72 = 8,647.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,677.94x = 23,495.72 × 8,647.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,677.94x = 203,177,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,177,168.96/15,677.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.43

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