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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.46, 23,326.58 and 8,149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.46, 23,326.58 and 8,149.16 is: 12,227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.46 : 23,326.58 = 8,149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.46/23,326.58 = 8,149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.46x = 23,326.58 × 8,149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.46x = 190,092,032.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,092,032.67/15,546.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,227.35

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