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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.84, 23,679.69 and 8,390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.84, 23,679.69 and 8,390.08 is: 12,582.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.84 : 23,679.69 = 8,390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.84/23,679.69 = 8,390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.84x = 23,679.69 × 8,390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.84x = 198,674,493.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,674,493.48/15,789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,582.43

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