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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.76, 23,036.82 and 8,346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.76, 23,036.82 and 8,346.82 is: 12,508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.76 : 23,036.82 = 8,346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.76/23,036.82 = 8,346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.76x = 23,036.82 × 8,346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.76x = 192,284,189.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,284,189.91/15,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.11

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