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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,698.07, 23,526.05 and 8,294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,698.07, 23,526.05 and 8,294.67 is: 12,430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,698.07 : 23,526.05 = 8,294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,698.07/23,526.05 = 8,294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,698.07x = 23,526.05 × 8,294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,698.07x = 195,140,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,140,779.68/15,698.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.88

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