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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.04, 23,427.11 and 8,608.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.04, 23,427.11 and 8,608.41 is: 12,906.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.04 : 23,427.11 = 8,608.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.04/23,427.11 = 8,608.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.04x = 23,427.11 × 8,608.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.04x = 201,670,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,670,189.52/15,625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.86

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