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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.80, 23,392.62 and 8,195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.80, 23,392.62 and 8,195.58 is: 12,299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.80 : 23,392.62 = 8,195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.80/23,392.62 = 8,195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.80x = 23,392.62 × 8,195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.80x = 191,716,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,716,088.62/15,586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.90

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