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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.40, 23,132.70 and 8,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.40, 23,132.70 and 8,027.40 is: 12,038.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.40 : 23,132.70 = 8,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.40/23,132.70 = 8,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.40x = 23,132.70 × 8,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.40x = 185,695,435.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,695,435.98/15,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,038.29

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