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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.95, 23,101.75 and 8,014.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.95, 23,101.75 and 8,014.06 is: 12,011.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.95 : 23,101.75 = 8,014.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.95/23,101.75 = 8,014.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.95x = 23,101.75 × 8,014.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.95x = 185,138,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,138,810.61/15,413.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.12

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