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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.87, 23,098.92 and 8,378.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.87, 23,098.92 and 8,378.47 is: 12,559.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.87 : 23,098.92 = 8,378.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.87/23,098.92 = 8,378.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.87x = 23,098.92 × 8,378.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.87x = 193,533,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,533,608.25/15,408.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.88

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