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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.24, 23,082.34 and 8,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.24, 23,082.34 and 8,001.88 is: 11,994.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.24 : 23,082.34 = 8,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.24/23,082.34 = 8,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.24x = 23,082.34 × 8,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.24x = 184,702,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,702,114.80/15,399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.24

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