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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.36, 23,127.84 and 8,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.36, 23,127.84 and 8,035.68 is: 12,031.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.36 : 23,127.84 = 8,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.36/23,127.84 = 8,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.36x = 23,127.84 × 8,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.36x = 185,847,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,847,921.33/15,447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.05

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