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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.97, 23,176.80 and 8,053.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.97, 23,176.80 and 8,053.89 is: 12,070.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.97 : 23,176.80 = 8,053.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.97/23,176.80 = 8,053.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.97x = 23,176.80 × 8,053.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.97x = 186,663,397.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,663,397.75/15,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.08

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