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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.24, 23,207.33 and 8,429.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.24, 23,207.33 and 8,429.37 is: 12,666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.24 : 23,207.33 = 8,429.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.24/23,207.33 = 8,429.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.24x = 23,207.33 × 8,429.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.24x = 195,623,192.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,623,192.36/15,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,666.42

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