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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.36, 23,561.60 and 8,681.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.36, 23,561.60 and 8,681.06 is: 13,026.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.36 : 23,561.60 = 8,681.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.36/23,561.60 = 8,681.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.36x = 23,561.60 × 8,681.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.36x = 204,539,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,539,663.30/15,702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.05

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