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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.93, 23,291.55 and 8,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.93, 23,291.55 and 8,124.30 is: 12,197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.93 : 23,291.55 = 8,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.93/23,291.55 = 8,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.93x = 23,291.55 × 8,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.93x = 189,227,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,227,539.67/15,513.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.27

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