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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.60, 23,984.10 and 8,501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.60, 23,984.10 and 8,501.40 is: 12,746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.60 : 23,984.10 = 8,501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.60/23,984.10 = 8,501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.60x = 23,984.10 × 8,501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.60x = 203,898,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,898,427.74/15,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.36

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