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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.36, 23,390.76 and 8,662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.36, 23,390.76 and 8,662.64 is: 12,994.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.36 : 23,390.76 = 8,662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.36/23,390.76 = 8,662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.36x = 23,390.76 × 8,662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.36x = 202,625,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,625,733.21/15,593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,994.36

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