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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.70, 23,293.08 and 8,135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.70, 23,293.08 and 8,135.32 is: 12,203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.70 : 23,293.08 = 8,135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.70/23,293.08 = 8,135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.70x = 23,293.08 × 8,135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.70x = 189,496,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,496,659.59/15,528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.00

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