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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.90, 23,173.56 and 8,056.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.90, 23,173.56 and 8,056.98 is: 12,081.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.90 : 23,173.56 = 8,056.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.90/23,173.56 = 8,056.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.90x = 23,173.56 × 8,056.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.90x = 186,708,909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,708,909.45/15,453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.67

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