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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,738.48, 23,590.92 and 8,338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,738.48, 23,590.92 and 8,338.32 is: 12,498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,738.48 : 23,590.92 = 8,338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,738.48/23,590.92 = 8,338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,738.48x = 23,590.92 × 8,338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,738.48x = 196,708,640.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,708,640.05/15,738.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.58

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