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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.53, 23,047.38 and 8,344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.53, 23,047.38 and 8,344.24 is: 12,508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.53 : 23,047.38 = 8,344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.53/23,047.38 = 8,344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.53x = 23,047.38 × 8,344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.53x = 192,312,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,312,870.09/15,374.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.54

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