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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.03, 23,325.92 and 8,148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.03, 23,325.92 and 8,148.72 is: 12,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.03 : 23,325.92 = 8,148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.03/23,325.92 = 8,148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.03x = 23,325.92 × 8,148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.03x = 190,076,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,076,350.08/15,546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.68

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