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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.74, 23,416.62 and 8,216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.74, 23,416.62 and 8,216.68 is: 12,326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.74 : 23,416.62 = 8,216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.74/23,416.62 = 8,216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.74x = 23,416.62 × 8,216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.74x = 192,406,873.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,406,873.22/15,608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.87

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