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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.50, 23,179.16 and 8,062.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.50, 23,179.16 and 8,062.14 is: 12,092.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.50 : 23,179.16 = 8,062.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.50/23,179.16 = 8,062.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.50x = 23,179.16 × 8,062.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.50x = 186,873,633.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,873,633.00/15,453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.64

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