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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.60, 23,965.80 and 8,599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.60, 23,965.80 and 8,599.60 is: 12,882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.60 : 23,965.80 = 8,599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.60/23,965.80 = 8,599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.60x = 23,965.80 × 8,599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.60x = 206,096,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,096,293.68/15,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,882.95

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