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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,899.60, 23,849.40 and 8,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,899.60, 23,849.40 and 8,987.60 is: 13,481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,899.60 : 23,849.40 = 8,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,899.60/23,849.40 = 8,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,899.60x = 23,849.40 × 8,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,899.60x = 214,348,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,348,867.44/15,899.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.40

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