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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.44, 23,582.73 and 8,329.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.44, 23,582.73 and 8,329.17 is: 12,490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.44 : 23,582.73 = 8,329.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.44/23,582.73 = 8,329.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.44x = 23,582.73 × 8,329.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.44x = 196,424,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,424,567.23/15,726.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.08

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