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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.39, 23,575.66 and 8,695.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.39, 23,575.66 and 8,695.35 is: 13,049.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.39 : 23,575.66 = 8,695.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.39/23,575.66 = 8,695.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.39x = 23,575.66 × 8,695.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.39x = 204,998,593.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,998,593.44/15,709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.43

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