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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,682.32, 23,532.84 and 8,292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,682.32, 23,532.84 and 8,292.24 is: 12,443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,682.32 : 23,532.84 = 8,292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,682.32/23,532.84 = 8,292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,682.32x = 23,532.84 × 8,292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,682.32x = 195,139,957.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,139,957.16/15,682.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.31

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