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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,721.74, 23,561.10 and 8,691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,721.74, 23,561.10 and 8,691.32 is: 13,025.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,721.74 : 23,561.10 = 8,691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,721.74/23,561.10 = 8,691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,721.74x = 23,561.10 × 8,691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,721.74x = 204,777,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,777,059.65/15,721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.09

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