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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.80, 23,166.90 and 8,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.80, 23,166.90 and 8,052.60 is: 12,082.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.80 : 23,166.90 = 8,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.80/23,166.90 = 8,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.80x = 23,166.90 × 8,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.80x = 186,553,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,553,778.94/15,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.66

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