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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.50, 23,176.17 and 8,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.50, 23,176.17 and 8,060.13 is: 12,089.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.50 : 23,176.17 = 8,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.50/23,176.17 = 8,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.50x = 23,176.17 × 8,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.50x = 186,802,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,802,943.10/15,451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,089.63

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