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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.63, 23,674.60 and 8,377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.63, 23,674.60 and 8,377.15 is: 12,574.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.63 : 23,674.60 = 8,377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.63/23,674.60 = 8,377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.63x = 23,674.60 × 8,377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.63x = 198,325,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,325,675.39/15,772.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,574.04

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