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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.48, 23,176.04 and 8,053.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.48, 23,176.04 and 8,053.38 is: 12,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.48 : 23,176.04 = 8,053.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.48/23,176.04 = 8,053.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.48x = 23,176.04 × 8,053.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.48x = 186,645,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,645,457.02/15,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,069.30

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