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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.96, 23,325.83 and 8,148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.96, 23,325.83 and 8,148.66 is: 12,226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.96 : 23,325.83 = 8,148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.96/23,325.83 = 8,148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.96x = 23,325.83 × 8,148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.96x = 190,074,217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,074,217.14/15,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.60

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