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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.19, 23,674.68 and 8,364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.19, 23,674.68 and 8,364.18 is: 12,569.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.19 : 23,674.68 = 8,364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.19/23,674.68 = 8,364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.19x = 23,674.68 × 8,364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.19x = 198,019,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,019,284.96/15,754.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.31

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