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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,584.91, 23,384.25 and 8,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,584.91, 23,384.25 and 8,187.60 is: 12,285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,584.91 : 23,384.25 = 8,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,584.91/23,384.25 = 8,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,584.91x = 23,384.25 × 8,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,584.91x = 191,460,885.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,460,885.30/15,584.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.02

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