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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.12, 23,100.28 and 8,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.12, 23,100.28 and 8,005.24 is: 12,011.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.12 : 23,100.28 = 8,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.12/23,100.28 = 8,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.12x = 23,100.28 × 8,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.12x = 184,923,285.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,923,285.47/15,396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.03

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