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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.20, 23,321.70 and 8,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.20, 23,321.70 and 8,145.90 is: 12,222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.20 : 23,321.70 = 8,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.20/23,321.70 = 8,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.20x = 23,321.70 × 8,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.20x = 189,976,236.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,976,236.03/15,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,222.47

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