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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.88, 23,163.96 and 8,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.88, 23,163.96 and 8,053.20 is: 12,071.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.88 : 23,163.96 = 8,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.88/23,163.96 = 8,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.88x = 23,163.96 × 8,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.88x = 186,544,002.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,544,002.67/15,452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.80

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