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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.52, 23,195.40 and 8,074.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.52, 23,195.40 and 8,074.64 is: 12,097.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.52 : 23,195.40 = 8,074.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.52/23,195.40 = 8,074.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.52x = 23,195.40 × 8,074.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.52x = 187,294,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,294,504.66/15,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.94

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