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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.10, 23,521.86 and 8,676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.10, 23,521.86 and 8,676.72 is: 13,003.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.10 : 23,521.86 = 8,676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.10/23,521.86 = 8,676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.10x = 23,521.86 × 8,676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.10x = 204,092,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,092,593.10/15,695.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.59

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