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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.34, 23,006.63 and 8,317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.34, 23,006.63 and 8,317.28 is: 12,477.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.34 : 23,006.63 = 8,317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.34/23,006.63 = 8,317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.34x = 23,006.63 × 8,317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.34x = 191,352,661.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,352,661.88/15,336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.08

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