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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.76, 23,469.18 and 8,249.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.76, 23,469.18 and 8,249.49 is: 12,375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.76 : 23,469.18 = 8,249.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.76/23,469.18 = 8,249.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.76x = 23,469.18 × 8,249.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.76x = 193,608,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,608,734.78/15,644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.31

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