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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.54, 23,187.34 and 8,432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.54, 23,187.34 and 8,432.28 is: 12,653.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.54 : 23,187.34 = 8,432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.54/23,187.34 = 8,432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.54x = 23,187.34 × 8,432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.54x = 195,522,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,522,143.34/15,452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,653.07

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