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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.33, 23,140.44 and 8,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.33, 23,140.44 and 8,027.16 is: 12,048.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.33 : 23,140.44 = 8,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.33/23,140.44 = 8,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.33x = 23,140.44 × 8,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.33x = 185,752,014.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,752,014.35/15,417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,048.26

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