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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,683.32, 23,534.34 and 8,293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,683.32, 23,534.34 and 8,293.24 is: 12,444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,683.32 : 23,534.34 = 8,293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,683.32/23,534.34 = 8,293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,683.32x = 23,534.34 × 8,293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,683.32x = 195,175,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,175,929.86/15,683.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,444.81

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