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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.35, 23,177.36 and 8,054.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.35, 23,177.36 and 8,054.27 is: 12,070.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.35 : 23,177.36 = 8,054.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.35/23,177.36 = 8,054.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.35x = 23,177.36 × 8,054.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.35x = 186,676,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,676,619.58/15,465.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.64

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