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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.10, 23,114.30 and 8,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.10, 23,114.30 and 8,009.88 is: 12,016.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.10 : 23,114.30 = 8,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.10/23,114.30 = 8,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.10x = 23,114.30 × 8,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.10x = 185,142,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,142,769.28/15,407.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.72

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