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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.63, 23,997.30 and 8,977.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.63, 23,997.30 and 8,977.14 is: 13,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.63 : 23,997.30 = 8,977.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.63/23,997.30 = 8,977.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.63x = 23,997.30 × 8,977.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.63x = 215,427,121.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,427,121.72/15,998.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.35

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