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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.27, 23,426.01 and 8,607.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.27, 23,426.01 and 8,607.59 is: 12,905.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.27 : 23,426.01 = 8,607.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.27/23,426.01 = 8,607.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.27x = 23,426.01 × 8,607.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.27x = 201,641,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,641,489.42/15,624.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.66

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