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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.43, 23,094.11 and 8,008.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.43, 23,094.11 and 8,008.67 is: 12,003.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.43 : 23,094.11 = 8,008.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.43/23,094.11 = 8,008.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.43x = 23,094.11 × 8,008.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.43x = 184,953,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,953,183.69/15,408.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.38

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