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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,697.60, 23,554.48 and 8,676.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,697.60, 23,554.48 and 8,676.31 is: 13,018.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,697.60 : 23,554.48 = 8,676.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,697.60/23,554.48 = 8,676.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,697.60x = 23,554.48 × 8,676.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,697.60x = 204,365,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,365,889.79/15,697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,018.93

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