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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.80, 23,995.20 and 8,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.80, 23,995.20 and 8,998.40 is: 13,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.80 : 23,995.20 = 8,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.80/23,995.20 = 8,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.80x = 23,995.20 × 8,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.80x = 215,918,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,918,407.68/15,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.60

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