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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.81, 23,198.58 and 8,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.81, 23,198.58 and 8,069.24 is: 12,101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.81 : 23,198.58 = 8,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.81/23,198.58 = 8,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.81x = 23,198.58 × 8,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.81x = 187,194,793.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,194,793.69/15,468.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,101.43

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