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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.51, 23,166.71 and 8,048.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.51, 23,166.71 and 8,048.16 is: 12,069.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.51 : 23,166.71 = 8,048.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.51/23,166.71 = 8,048.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.51x = 23,166.71 × 8,048.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.51x = 186,449,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,449,378.69/15,447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,069.87

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