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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.39, 23,071.09 and 8,003.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.39, 23,071.09 and 8,003.25 is: 11,992.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.39 : 23,071.09 = 8,003.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.39/23,071.09 = 8,003.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.39x = 23,071.09 × 8,003.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.39x = 184,643,545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,643,545.67/15,396.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.66

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