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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.40, 23,135.70 and 8,511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.40, 23,135.70 and 8,511.80 is: 12,749.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.40 : 23,135.70 = 8,511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.40/23,135.70 = 8,511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.40x = 23,135.70 × 8,511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.40x = 196,926,451.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,926,451.26/15,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.84

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