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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.88, 23,116.98 and 8,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.88, 23,116.98 and 8,010.72 is: 12,016.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.88 : 23,116.98 = 8,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.88/23,116.98 = 8,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.88x = 23,116.98 × 8,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.88x = 185,183,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,183,654.03/15,410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.42

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