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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,722.73, 23,562.60 and 8,692.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,722.73, 23,562.60 and 8,692.32 is: 13,026.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,722.73 : 23,562.60 = 8,692.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,722.73/23,562.60 = 8,692.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,722.73x = 23,562.60 × 8,692.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,722.73x = 204,813,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,813,659.23/15,722.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.60

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