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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,734.67, 23,595.09 and 8,337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,734.67, 23,595.09 and 8,337.43 is: 12,502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,734.67 : 23,595.09 = 8,337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,734.67/23,595.09 = 8,337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,734.67x = 23,595.09 × 8,337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,734.67x = 196,722,411.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,722,411.22/15,734.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.48

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