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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.39, 23,533.38 and 8,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.39, 23,533.38 and 8,295.48 is: 12,428.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.39 : 23,533.38 = 8,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.39/23,533.38 = 8,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.39x = 23,533.38 × 8,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.39x = 195,220,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,220,683.12/15,707.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.59

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