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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.46, 23,105.50 and 8,016.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.46, 23,105.50 and 8,016.56 is: 12,014.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.46 : 23,105.50 = 8,016.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.46/23,105.50 = 8,016.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.46x = 23,105.50 × 8,016.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.46x = 185,226,627.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,226,627.08/15,416.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.86

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