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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.43, 23,546.88 and 8,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.43, 23,546.88 and 8,304.48 is: 12,442.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.43 : 23,546.88 = 8,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.43/23,546.88 = 8,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.43x = 23,546.88 × 8,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.43x = 195,544,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,544,594.02/15,716.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.05

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