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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.76, 23,033.82 and 8,344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.76, 23,033.82 and 8,344.82 is: 12,505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.76 : 23,033.82 = 8,344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.76/23,033.82 = 8,344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.76x = 23,033.82 × 8,344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.76x = 192,213,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,213,081.81/15,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.11

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