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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.36, 23,129.76 and 8,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.36, 23,129.76 and 8,018 is: 12,033.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.36 : 23,129.76 = 8,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.36/23,129.76 = 8,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.36x = 23,129.76 × 8,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.36x = 185,454,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,454,415.68/15,411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.62

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