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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,457.44, 23,161.44 and 8,051.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,457.44, 23,161.44 and 8,051.04 is: 12,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,457.44 : 23,161.44 = 8,051.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,457.44/23,161.44 = 8,051.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,457.44x = 23,161.44 × 8,051.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,457.44x = 186,473,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,473,679.90/15,457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.68

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