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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.70, 23,291.58 and 8,134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.70, 23,291.58 and 8,134.32 is: 12,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.70 : 23,291.58 = 8,134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.70/23,291.58 = 8,134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.70x = 23,291.58 × 8,134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.70x = 189,461,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,461,165.03/15,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,201.50

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