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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,384.26, 23,118.08 and 8,369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,384.26, 23,118.08 and 8,369.45 is: 12,576.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,384.26 : 23,118.08 = 8,369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,384.26/23,118.08 = 8,369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,384.26x = 23,118.08 × 8,369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,384.26x = 193,485,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,485,630.60/15,384.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,576.86

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