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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.62, 23,563.50 and 8,682.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.62, 23,563.50 and 8,682.33 is: 13,027.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.62 : 23,563.50 = 8,682.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.62/23,563.50 = 8,682.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.62x = 23,563.50 × 8,682.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.62x = 204,586,082.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,586,082.96/15,703.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.96

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