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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.63, 23,557.41 and 8,692.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.63, 23,557.41 and 8,692.87 is: 13,041.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.63 : 23,557.41 = 8,692.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.63/23,557.41 = 8,692.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.63x = 23,557.41 × 8,692.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.63x = 204,781,443.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,781,443.77/15,702.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,041.22

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