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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.26, 23,141.99 and 8,027.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.26, 23,141.99 and 8,027.53 is: 12,043.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.26 : 23,141.99 = 8,027.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.26/23,141.99 = 8,027.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.26x = 23,141.99 × 8,027.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.26x = 185,772,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,772,978.85/15,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.43

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