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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,683.64, 23,503.56 and 8,667.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,683.64, 23,503.56 and 8,667.01 is: 12,988.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,683.64 : 23,503.56 = 8,667.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,683.64/23,503.56 = 8,667.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,683.64x = 23,503.56 × 8,667.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,683.64x = 203,705,589.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,705,589.56/15,683.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.41

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