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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.40, 23,953.42 and 8,585.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.40, 23,953.42 and 8,585.08 is: 12,873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.40 : 23,953.42 = 8,585.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.40/23,953.42 = 8,585.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.40x = 23,953.42 × 8,585.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.40x = 205,642,026.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,642,026.97/15,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,873.22

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