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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.52, 23,209.44 and 8,084.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.52, 23,209.44 and 8,084.08 is: 12,117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.52 : 23,209.44 = 8,084.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.52/23,209.44 = 8,084.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.52x = 23,209.44 × 8,084.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.52x = 187,626,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,626,969.72/15,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.85

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