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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.75, 23,112.09 and 8,395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.75, 23,112.09 and 8,395.26 is: 12,572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.75 : 23,112.09 = 8,395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.75/23,112.09 = 8,395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.75x = 23,112.09 × 8,395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.75x = 194,032,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,032,004.69/15,432.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,572.74

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