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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,455.40, 23,177.70 and 8,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,455.40, 23,177.70 and 8,057.40 is: 12,083.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,455.40 : 23,177.70 = 8,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,455.40/23,177.70 = 8,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,455.40x = 23,177.70 × 8,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,455.40x = 186,751,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,751,999.98/15,455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.28

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