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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.98, 23,176.79 and 8,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.98, 23,176.79 and 8,053.88 is: 12,070.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.98 : 23,176.79 = 8,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.98/23,176.79 = 8,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.98x = 23,176.79 × 8,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.98x = 186,663,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,663,085.45/15,464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.05

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