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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.91, 23,521.03 and 8,664.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.91, 23,521.03 and 8,664.47 is: 12,984.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.91 : 23,521.03 = 8,664.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.91/23,521.03 = 8,664.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.91x = 23,521.03 × 8,664.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.91x = 203,797,256.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,797,256.48/15,694.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,984.92

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