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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426.96, 23,153.40 and 8,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426.96, 23,153.40 and 8,034 is: 12,057.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426.96 : 23,153.40 = 8,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426.96/23,153.40 = 8,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426.96x = 23,153.40 × 8,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426.96x = 186,014,415.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,014,415.60/15,426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.75

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