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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.36, 23,093.16 and 8,466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.36, 23,093.16 and 8,466.08 is: 12,699.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.36 : 23,093.16 = 8,466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.36/23,093.16 = 8,466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.36x = 23,093.16 × 8,466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.36x = 195,508,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,508,540.01/15,395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.19

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