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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.68, 23,281.08 and 8,127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.68, 23,281.08 and 8,127.32 is: 12,191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.68 : 23,281.08 = 8,127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.68/23,281.08 = 8,127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.68x = 23,281.08 × 8,127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.68x = 189,212,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,212,787.11/15,520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,191.01

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