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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.40, 23,965.20 and 9,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.40, 23,965.20 and 9,064.80 is: 13,578.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.40 : 23,965.20 = 9,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.40/23,965.20 = 9,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.40x = 23,965.20 × 9,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.40x = 217,239,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,239,744.96/15,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.84

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