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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.08, 23,644.44 and 8,376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.08, 23,644.44 and 8,376.08 is: 12,560.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.08 : 23,644.44 = 8,376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.08/23,644.44 = 8,376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.08x = 23,644.44 × 8,376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.08x = 198,047,721.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,047,721.00/15,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.04

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