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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.73, 23,991.50 and 8,585.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.73, 23,991.50 and 8,585.52 is: 12,881.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.73 : 23,991.50 = 8,585.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.73/23,991.50 = 8,585.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.73x = 23,991.50 × 8,585.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.73x = 205,979,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,979,503.08/15,989.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,881.99

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