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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.70, 23,977.65 and 8,978.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.70, 23,977.65 and 8,978.70 is: 13,456.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.70 : 23,977.65 = 8,978.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.70/23,977.65 = 8,978.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.70x = 23,977.65 × 8,978.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.70x = 215,288,126.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,288,126.06/15,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.60

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