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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.67, 23,410.89 and 8,601.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.67, 23,410.89 and 8,601.58 is: 12,902.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.67 : 23,410.89 = 8,601.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.67/23,410.89 = 8,601.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.67x = 23,410.89 × 8,601.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.67x = 201,370,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,370,584.68/15,607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.03

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