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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.34, 23,989.43 and 8,584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.34, 23,989.43 and 8,584.16 is: 12,879.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.34 : 23,989.43 = 8,584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.34/23,989.43 = 8,584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.34x = 23,989.43 × 8,584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.34x = 205,929,105.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,929,105.43/15,988.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,879.96

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