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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.44, 23,274.24 and 8,116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.44, 23,274.24 and 8,116.54 is: 12,182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.44 : 23,274.24 = 8,116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.44/23,274.24 = 8,116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.44x = 23,274.24 × 8,116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.44x = 188,906,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,906,299.93/15,506.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,182.44

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