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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.53, 23,045.88 and 8,343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.53, 23,045.88 and 8,343.24 is: 12,507.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.53 : 23,045.88 = 8,343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.53/23,045.88 = 8,343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.53x = 23,045.88 × 8,343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.53x = 192,277,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,277,307.85/15,373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.04

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