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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.32, 23,976.54 and 8,594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.32, 23,976.54 and 8,594.12 is: 12,879.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.32 : 23,976.54 = 8,594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.32/23,976.54 = 8,594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.32x = 23,976.54 × 8,594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.32x = 206,057,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,057,261.94/15,998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,879.93

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