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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.96, 23,308.12 and 8,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.96, 23,308.12 and 8,150 is: 12,218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.96 : 23,308.12 = 8,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.96/23,308.12 = 8,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.96x = 23,308.12 × 8,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.96x = 189,961,178
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,961,178/15,546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,218.54

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