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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.37, 23,228.93 and 8,089.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.37, 23,228.93 and 8,089.34 is: 12,117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.37 : 23,228.93 = 8,089.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.37/23,228.93 = 8,089.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.37x = 23,228.93 × 8,089.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.37x = 187,906,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,906,571.18/15,507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.25

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