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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.24, 23,765.40 and 8,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.24, 23,765.40 and 8,444.40 is: 12,669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.24 : 23,765.40 = 8,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.24/23,765.40 = 8,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.24x = 23,765.40 × 8,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.24x = 200,684,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,684,543.76/15,840.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.29

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