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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,457.50, 23,185.16 and 8,066.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,457.50, 23,185.16 and 8,066.14 is: 12,098.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,457.50 : 23,185.16 = 8,066.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,457.50/23,185.16 = 8,066.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,457.50x = 23,185.16 × 8,066.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,457.50x = 187,014,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,014,746.48/15,457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.64

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