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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.10, 23,968.05 and 8,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.10, 23,968.05 and 8,601.10 is: 12,885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.10 : 23,968.05 = 8,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.10/23,968.05 = 8,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.10x = 23,968.05 × 8,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.10x = 206,151,594.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,151,594.86/15,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,885.20

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