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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.96, 23,324.33 and 8,147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.96, 23,324.33 and 8,147.66 is: 12,225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.96 : 23,324.33 = 8,147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.96/23,324.33 = 8,147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.96x = 23,324.33 × 8,147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.96x = 190,038,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,038,669.83/15,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.10

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