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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.95, 23,136.97 and 8,389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.95, 23,136.97 and 8,389.43 is: 12,587.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.95 : 23,136.97 = 8,389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.95/23,136.97 = 8,389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.95x = 23,136.97 × 8,389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.95x = 194,105,990.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,105,990.23/15,419.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,587.98

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