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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.80, 23,325.90 and 8,978.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.80, 23,325.90 and 8,978.80 is: 13,477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.80 : 23,325.90 = 8,978.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.80/23,325.90 = 8,978.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.80x = 23,325.90 × 8,978.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.80x = 209,438,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,438,590.92/15,539.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.56

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