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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,421.98, 23,113.74 and 8,022.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,421.98, 23,113.74 and 8,022.06 is: 12,023.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,421.98 : 23,113.74 = 8,022.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,421.98/23,113.74 = 8,022.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,421.98x = 23,113.74 × 8,022.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,421.98x = 185,419,809.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,419,809.10/15,421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.09

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