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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.75, 24,008.85 and 8,604.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.75, 24,008.85 and 8,604.45 is: 12,911.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.75 : 24,008.85 = 8,604.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.75/24,008.85 = 8,604.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.75x = 24,008.85 × 8,604.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.75x = 206,582,949.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,582,949.38/15,999.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,911.64

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