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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.40, 23,174.70 and 8,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.40, 23,174.70 and 8,055.40 is: 12,080.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.40 : 23,174.70 = 8,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.40/23,174.70 = 8,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.40x = 23,174.70 × 8,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.40x = 186,681,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,681,478.38/15,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.29

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