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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.76, 23,030.82 and 8,342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.76, 23,030.82 and 8,342.82 is: 12,502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.76 : 23,030.82 = 8,342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.76/23,030.82 = 8,342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.76x = 23,030.82 × 8,342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.76x = 192,141,985.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,141,985.71/15,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.11

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