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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.60, 23,964.30 and 8,598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.60, 23,964.30 and 8,598.60 is: 12,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.60 : 23,964.30 = 8,598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.60/23,964.30 = 8,598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.60x = 23,964.30 × 8,598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.60x = 206,059,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,059,429.98/15,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,881.45

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