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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.96, 23,315.28 and 8,149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.96, 23,315.28 and 8,149.92 is: 12,222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.96 : 23,315.28 = 8,149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.96/23,315.28 = 8,149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.96x = 23,315.28 × 8,149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.96x = 190,017,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,017,666.78/15,546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,222.18

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