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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,979.25, 23,960.44 and 8,487.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,979.25, 23,960.44 and 8,487.01 is: 12,726.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,979.25 : 23,960.44 = 8,487.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,979.25/23,960.44 = 8,487.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,979.25x = 23,960.44 × 8,487.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,979.25x = 203,352,493.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,352,493.88/15,979.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.03

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