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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.80, 23,234.40 and 8,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.80, 23,234.40 and 8,097.60 is: 12,150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.80 : 23,234.40 = 8,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.80/23,234.40 = 8,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.80x = 23,234.40 × 8,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.80x = 188,142,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,142,877.44/15,484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.17

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