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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.53, 23,325.17 and 8,148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.53, 23,325.17 and 8,148.22 is: 12,225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.53 : 23,325.17 = 8,148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.53/23,325.17 = 8,148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.53x = 23,325.17 × 8,148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.53x = 190,058,616.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,058,616.70/15,545.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.93

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