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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,725.26, 23,566.38 and 8,694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,725.26, 23,566.38 and 8,694.82 is: 13,030.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,725.26 : 23,566.38 = 8,694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,725.26/23,566.38 = 8,694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,725.26x = 23,566.38 × 8,694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,725.26x = 204,905,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,905,432.15/15,725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.34

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