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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.42, 23,591.71 and 8,335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.42, 23,591.71 and 8,335.18 is: 12,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.42 : 23,591.71 = 8,335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.42/23,591.71 = 8,335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.42x = 23,591.71 × 8,335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.42x = 196,641,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,641,149.36/15,732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.10

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