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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.91, 23,608.53 and 8,352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.91, 23,608.53 and 8,352.45 is: 12,520.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.91 : 23,608.53 = 8,352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.91/23,608.53 = 8,352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.91x = 23,608.53 × 8,352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.91x = 197,189,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,189,066.40/15,749.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.01

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