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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.60, 23,251.14 and 8,101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.60, 23,251.14 and 8,101.06 is: 12,153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.60 : 23,251.14 = 8,101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.60/23,251.14 = 8,101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.60x = 23,251.14 × 8,101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.60x = 188,358,880.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,358,880.21/15,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.28

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