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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.80, 23,167.44 and 8,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.80, 23,167.44 and 8,050.08 is: 12,072.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.80 : 23,167.44 = 8,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.80/23,167.44 = 8,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.80x = 23,167.44 × 8,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.80x = 186,499,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,499,745.40/15,448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.12

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