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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.94, 23,117.60 and 8,369.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.94, 23,117.60 and 8,369.14 is: 12,576.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.94 : 23,117.60 = 8,369.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.94/23,117.60 = 8,369.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.94x = 23,117.60 × 8,369.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.94x = 193,474,393.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,474,393.99/15,383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,576.39

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