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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,617.77, 23,425.13 and 8,595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,617.77, 23,425.13 and 8,595.47 is: 12,892.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,617.77 : 23,425.13 = 8,595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,617.77/23,425.13 = 8,595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,617.77x = 23,425.13 × 8,595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,617.77x = 201,350,082.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,350,082.21/15,617.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,892.37

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