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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.60, 23,024.42 and 8,333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.60, 23,024.42 and 8,333.26 is: 12,491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.60 : 23,024.42 = 8,333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.60/23,024.42 = 8,333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.60x = 23,024.42 × 8,333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.60x = 191,868,478.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,868,478.21/15,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.76

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