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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.67, 23,407.22 and 8,203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.67, 23,407.22 and 8,203.70 is: 12,310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.67 : 23,407.22 = 8,203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.67/23,407.22 = 8,203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.67x = 23,407.22 × 8,203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.67x = 192,025,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,025,889.74/15,598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,310.40

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