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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.80, 23,974.20 and 8,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.80, 23,974.20 and 8,984.40 is: 13,476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.80 : 23,974.20 = 8,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.80/23,974.20 = 8,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.80x = 23,974.20 × 8,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.80x = 215,393,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,393,802.48/15,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,476.60

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