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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.96, 23,523.30 and 8,674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.96, 23,523.30 and 8,674.69 is: 13,001.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.96 : 23,523.30 = 8,674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.96/23,523.30 = 8,674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.96x = 23,523.30 × 8,674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.96x = 204,057,335.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,057,335.28/15,694.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.46

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