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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.60, 23,961.30 and 8,596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.60, 23,961.30 and 8,596.60 is: 12,878.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.60 : 23,961.30 = 8,596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.60/23,961.30 = 8,596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.60x = 23,961.30 × 8,596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.60x = 205,985,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,985,711.58/15,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,878.45

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