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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.52, 23,421.76 and 8,593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.52, 23,421.76 and 8,593.22 is: 12,889.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.52 : 23,421.76 = 8,593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.52/23,421.76 = 8,593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.52x = 23,421.76 × 8,593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.52x = 201,268,373.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,268,373.54/15,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,889.00

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