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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.23, 23,992.25 and 8,586.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.23, 23,992.25 and 8,586.02 is: 12,882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.23 : 23,992.25 = 8,586.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.23/23,992.25 = 8,586.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.23x = 23,992.25 × 8,586.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.23x = 205,997,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,997,775.45/15,990.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,882.73

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