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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.99, 23,265.20 and 8,110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.99, 23,265.20 and 8,110.44 is: 12,167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.99 : 23,265.20 = 8,110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.99/23,265.20 = 8,110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.99x = 23,265.20 × 8,110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.99x = 188,691,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,691,008.69/15,507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,167.34

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