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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.70, 23,480.95 and 8,652.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.70, 23,480.95 and 8,652.92 is: 12,957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.70 : 23,480.95 = 8,652.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.70/23,480.95 = 8,652.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.70x = 23,480.95 × 8,652.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.70x = 203,178,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,178,685.13/15,680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,957.24

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