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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.96, 23,322.83 and 8,146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.96, 23,322.83 and 8,146.66 is: 12,223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.96 : 23,322.83 = 8,146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.96/23,322.83 = 8,146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.96x = 23,322.83 × 8,146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.96x = 190,003,125.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,003,125.51/15,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,223.60

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