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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.60, 23,022.91 and 8,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.60, 23,022.91 and 8,332.26 is: 12,490.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.60 : 23,022.91 = 8,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.60/23,022.91 = 8,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.60x = 23,022.91 × 8,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.60x = 191,832,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,832,872.08/15,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.26

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