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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.44, 23,210.28 and 8,073.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.44, 23,210.28 and 8,073.54 is: 12,118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.44 : 23,210.28 = 8,073.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.44/23,210.28 = 8,073.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.44x = 23,210.28 × 8,073.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.44x = 187,389,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,389,123.99/15,463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,118.20

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