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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.01, 23,069.03 and 8,001.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.01, 23,069.03 and 8,001.87 is: 11,990.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.01 : 23,069.03 = 8,001.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.01/23,069.03 = 8,001.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.01x = 23,069.03 × 8,001.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.01x = 184,595,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,595,339.08/15,395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,990.60

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