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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.94, 23,307.12 and 8,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.94, 23,307.12 and 8,041.46 is: 12,056.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.94 : 23,307.12 = 8,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.94/23,307.12 = 8,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.94x = 23,307.12 × 8,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.94x = 187,423,273.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,423,273.20/15,545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,056.09

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