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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.80, 23,237.40 and 8,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.80, 23,237.40 and 8,099.60 is: 12,153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.80 : 23,237.40 = 8,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.80/23,237.40 = 8,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.80x = 23,237.40 × 8,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.80x = 188,213,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,213,645.04/15,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.17

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