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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.93, 23,421.00 and 8,604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.93, 23,421.00 and 8,604.26 is: 12,900.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.93 : 23,421.00 = 8,604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.93/23,421.00 = 8,604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.93x = 23,421.00 × 8,604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.93x = 201,520,328.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,520,328.05/15,620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.66

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