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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,778.91, 23,661.48 and 8,381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,778.91, 23,661.48 and 8,381.59 is: 12,568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,778.91 : 23,661.48 = 8,381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,778.91/23,661.48 = 8,381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,778.91x = 23,661.48 × 8,381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,778.91x = 198,320,824.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,320,824.15/15,778.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.73

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