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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.67, 23,408.72 and 8,204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.67, 23,408.72 and 8,204.70 is: 12,311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.67 : 23,408.72 = 8,204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.67/23,408.72 = 8,204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.67x = 23,408.72 × 8,204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.67x = 192,061,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,061,524.98/15,599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.90

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