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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.36, 23,996.94 and 8,589.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.36, 23,996.94 and 8,589.16 is: 12,887.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.36 : 23,996.94 = 8,589.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.36/23,996.94 = 8,589.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.36x = 23,996.94 × 8,589.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.36x = 206,113,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,113,557.17/15,993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,887.45

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