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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.36, 23,992.44 and 8,586.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.36, 23,992.44 and 8,586.16 is: 12,882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.36 : 23,992.44 = 8,586.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.36/23,992.44 = 8,586.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.36x = 23,992.44 × 8,586.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.36x = 206,002,928.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,002,928.63/15,990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,882.95

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