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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.67, 23,412.39 and 8,602.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.67, 23,412.39 and 8,602.58 is: 12,903.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.67 : 23,412.39 = 8,602.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.67/23,412.39 = 8,602.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.67x = 23,412.39 × 8,602.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.67x = 201,406,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,406,957.97/15,608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.53

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