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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.39, 23,577.16 and 8,696.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.39, 23,577.16 and 8,696.35 is: 13,050.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.39 : 23,577.16 = 8,696.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.39/23,577.16 = 8,696.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.39x = 23,577.16 × 8,696.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.39x = 205,035,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,035,235.37/15,710.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.93

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