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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.49, 23,134.39 and 8,419.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.49, 23,134.39 and 8,419.55 is: 12,618.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.49 : 23,134.39 = 8,419.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.49/23,134.39 = 8,419.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.49x = 23,134.39 × 8,419.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.49x = 194,781,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,781,016.60/15,436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,618.22

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