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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,704.88, 23,544.55 and 8,684.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,704.88, 23,544.55 and 8,684.61 is: 13,019.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,704.88 : 23,544.55 = 8,684.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,704.88/23,544.55 = 8,684.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,704.88x = 23,544.55 × 8,684.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,704.88x = 204,475,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,475,234.38/15,704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,019.85

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