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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,686.26, 23,535.77 and 8,288.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,686.26, 23,535.77 and 8,288.73 is: 12,436.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,686.26 : 23,535.77 = 8,288.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,686.26/23,535.77 = 8,288.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,686.26x = 23,535.77 × 8,288.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,686.26x = 195,081,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,081,601.43/15,686.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.47

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