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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.10, 23,323.04 and 8,146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.10, 23,323.04 and 8,146.80 is: 12,223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.10 : 23,323.04 = 8,146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.10/23,323.04 = 8,146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.10x = 23,323.04 × 8,146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.10x = 190,008,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,008,142.27/15,544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,223.81

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