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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.36, 22,974.66 and 8,387.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.36, 22,974.66 and 8,387.08 is: 12,580.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.36 : 22,974.66 = 8,387.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.36/22,974.66 = 8,387.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.36x = 22,974.66 × 8,387.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.36x = 192,690,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,690,311.39/15,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,580.69

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