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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.16, 23,997.22 and 8,606.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.16, 23,997.22 and 8,606.10 is: 12,909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.16 : 23,997.22 = 8,606.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.16/23,997.22 = 8,606.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.16x = 23,997.22 × 8,606.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.16x = 206,522,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,522,475.04/15,998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.14

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