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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.72, 23,407.58 and 8,208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.72, 23,407.58 and 8,208.44 is: 12,317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.72 : 23,407.58 = 8,208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.72/23,407.58 = 8,208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.72x = 23,407.58 × 8,208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.72x = 192,139,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,139,715.98/15,598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.66

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