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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.62, 23,285.36 and 8,124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.62, 23,285.36 and 8,124.25 is: 12,193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.62 : 23,285.36 = 8,124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.62/23,285.36 = 8,124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.62x = 23,285.36 × 8,124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.62x = 189,176,085.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,176,085.98/15,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.41

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