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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.34, 23,944.74 and 8,479.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.34, 23,944.74 and 8,479.80 is: 12,695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.34 : 23,944.74 = 8,479.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.34/23,944.74 = 8,479.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.34x = 23,944.74 × 8,479.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.34x = 203,046,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,046,606.25/15,993.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.70

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