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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.84, 23,002.68 and 8,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.84, 23,002.68 and 8,329.44 is: 12,468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.84 : 23,002.68 = 8,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.84/23,002.68 = 8,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.84x = 23,002.68 × 8,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.84x = 191,599,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,599,442.90/15,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.37

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