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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.90, 23,420.82 and 8,592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.90, 23,420.82 and 8,592.60 is: 12,888.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.90 : 23,420.82 = 8,592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.90/23,420.82 = 8,592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.90x = 23,420.82 × 8,592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.90x = 201,245,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,245,737.93/15,614.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,888.06

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