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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.31, 23,286.04 and 8,124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.31, 23,286.04 and 8,124.07 is: 12,193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.31 : 23,286.04 = 8,124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.31/23,286.04 = 8,124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.31x = 23,286.04 × 8,124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.31x = 189,177,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,177,357.09/15,514.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.74

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