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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.09, 23,101.30 and 8,358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.09, 23,101.30 and 8,358.29 is: 12,560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.09 : 23,101.30 = 8,358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.09/23,101.30 = 8,358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.09x = 23,101.30 × 8,358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.09x = 193,087,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,087,346.35/15,373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.09

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