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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.16, 24,006.36 and 8,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.16, 24,006.36 and 8,604.80 is: 12,915.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.16 : 24,006.36 = 8,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.16/24,006.36 = 8,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.16x = 24,006.36 × 8,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.16x = 206,569,926.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,569,926.53/15,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,915.33

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