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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,979.54, 23,948.47 and 8,575.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,979.54, 23,948.47 and 8,575.33 is: 12,851.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,979.54 : 23,948.47 = 8,575.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,979.54/23,948.47 = 8,575.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,979.54x = 23,948.47 × 8,575.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,979.54x = 205,366,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,366,033.25/15,979.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,851.81

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