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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.48, 23,166.84 and 8,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.48, 23,166.84 and 8,035.04 is: 12,067.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.48 : 23,166.84 = 8,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.48/23,166.84 = 8,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.48x = 23,166.84 × 8,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.48x = 186,146,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,146,486.07/15,425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,067.47

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