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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.41, 23,213.82 and 8,112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.41, 23,213.82 and 8,112.08 is: 12,148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.41 : 23,213.82 = 8,112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.41/23,213.82 = 8,112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.41x = 23,213.82 × 8,112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.41x = 188,312,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,312,364.95/15,501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,148.08

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