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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.60, 23,030.42 and 8,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.60, 23,030.42 and 8,337.26 is: 12,497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.60 : 23,030.42 = 8,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.60/23,030.42 = 8,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.60x = 23,030.42 × 8,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.60x = 192,010,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,010,599.45/15,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.76

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