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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.60, 23,958.30 and 8,594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.60, 23,958.30 and 8,594.60 is: 12,875.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.60 : 23,958.30 = 8,594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.60/23,958.30 = 8,594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.60x = 23,958.30 × 8,594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.60x = 205,912,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,912,005.18/15,992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,875.46

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