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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.95, 23,710.85 and 8,408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.95, 23,710.85 and 8,408.34 is: 12,614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.95 : 23,710.85 = 8,408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.95/23,710.85 = 8,408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.95x = 23,710.85 × 8,408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.95x = 199,368,727.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,368,727.89/15,804.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.32

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