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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.95, 23,103.25 and 8,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.95, 23,103.25 and 8,015.06 is: 12,012.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.95 : 23,103.25 = 8,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.95/23,103.25 = 8,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.95x = 23,103.25 × 8,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.95x = 185,173,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,173,934.95/15,414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.62

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