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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,727.38, 23,569.02 and 8,710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,727.38, 23,569.02 and 8,710.62 is: 13,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,727.38 : 23,569.02 = 8,710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,727.38/23,569.02 = 8,710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,727.38x = 23,569.02 × 8,710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,727.38x = 205,300,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,300,776.99/15,727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.72

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