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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,723.73, 23,564.10 and 8,693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,723.73, 23,564.10 and 8,693.32 is: 13,028.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,723.73 : 23,564.10 = 8,693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,723.73/23,564.10 = 8,693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,723.73x = 23,564.10 × 8,693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,723.73x = 204,850,261.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,850,261.81/15,723.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.10

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