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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.56, 23,079.96 and 8,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.56, 23,079.96 and 8,361.24 is: 12,542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.56 : 23,079.96 = 8,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.56/23,079.96 = 8,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.56x = 23,079.96 × 8,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.56x = 192,977,084.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,977,084.75/15,385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.74

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