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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.44, 23,164.44 and 8,053.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.44, 23,164.44 and 8,053.04 is: 12,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.44 : 23,164.44 = 8,053.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.44/23,164.44 = 8,053.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.44x = 23,164.44 × 8,053.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.44x = 186,544,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,544,161.90/15,459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.68

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