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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.85, 23,321.88 and 8,148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.85, 23,321.88 and 8,148.33 is: 12,224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.85 : 23,321.88 = 8,148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.85/23,321.88 = 8,148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.85x = 23,321.88 × 8,148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.85x = 190,034,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,034,374.46/15,544.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.91

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