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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.30, 23,046.89 and 8,347.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.30, 23,046.89 and 8,347.67 is: 12,521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.30 : 23,046.89 = 8,347.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.30/23,046.89 = 8,347.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.30x = 23,046.89 × 8,347.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.30x = 192,387,848.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,387,848.13/15,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.75

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