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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.72, 23,174.92 and 8,052.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.72, 23,174.92 and 8,052.63 is: 12,068.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.72 : 23,174.92 = 8,052.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.72/23,174.92 = 8,052.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.72x = 23,174.92 × 8,052.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.72x = 186,619,056.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,619,056.04/15,463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.19

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