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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,813.68, 23,734.87 and 8,424.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,813.68, 23,734.87 and 8,424.35 is: 12,644.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,813.68 : 23,734.87 = 8,424.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,813.68/23,734.87 = 8,424.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,813.68x = 23,734.87 × 8,424.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,813.68x = 199,950,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,950,982.25/15,813.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.18

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