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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.58, 23,127.32 and 8,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.58, 23,127.32 and 8,018.28 is: 12,034.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.58 : 23,127.32 = 8,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.58/23,127.32 = 8,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.58x = 23,127.32 × 8,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.58x = 185,441,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,441,327.41/15,408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.94

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