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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.53, 23,323.67 and 8,147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.53, 23,323.67 and 8,147.22 is: 12,224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.53 : 23,323.67 = 8,147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.53/23,323.67 = 8,147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.53x = 23,323.67 × 8,147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.53x = 190,023,029.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,023,029.96/15,544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.43

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