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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,681.60, 23,524.02 and 8,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,681.60, 23,524.02 and 8,294.40 is: 12,442.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,681.60 : 23,524.02 = 8,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,681.60/23,524.02 = 8,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,681.60x = 23,524.02 × 8,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,681.60x = 195,117,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,117,631.49/15,681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.46

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