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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.29, 23,104.85 and 8,378.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.29, 23,104.85 and 8,378.03 is: 12,571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.29 : 23,104.85 = 8,378.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.29/23,104.85 = 8,378.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.29x = 23,104.85 × 8,378.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.29x = 193,573,142.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,573,142.32/15,397.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.90

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