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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.45, 23,139.44 and 8,029.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.45, 23,139.44 and 8,029.90 is: 12,042.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.45 : 23,139.44 = 8,029.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.45/23,139.44 = 8,029.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.45x = 23,139.44 × 8,029.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.45x = 185,807,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,807,389.26/15,429.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.39

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