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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.40, 23,978.40 and 8,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.40, 23,978.40 and 8,203.20 is: 12,294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.40 : 23,978.40 = 8,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.40/23,978.40 = 8,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.40x = 23,978.40 × 8,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.40x = 196,699,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,699,610.88/15,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.96

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