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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.68, 23,282.58 and 8,128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.68, 23,282.58 and 8,128.32 is: 12,192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.68 : 23,282.58 = 8,128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.68/23,282.58 = 8,128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.68x = 23,282.58 × 8,128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.68x = 189,248,260.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,248,260.67/15,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.51

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