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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.77, 23,423.73 and 8,606.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.77, 23,423.73 and 8,606.15 is: 12,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.77 : 23,423.73 = 8,606.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.77/23,423.73 = 8,606.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.77x = 23,423.73 × 8,606.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.77x = 201,588,120.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,588,120.80/15,622.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.48

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