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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.68, 23,553.30 and 8,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.68, 23,553.30 and 8,695.84 is: 13,035.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.68 : 23,553.30 = 8,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.68/23,553.30 = 8,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.68x = 23,553.30 × 8,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.68x = 204,815,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,815,728.27/15,712.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.06

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