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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.46, 23,329.58 and 8,151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.46, 23,329.58 and 8,151.16 is: 12,230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.46 : 23,329.58 = 8,151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.46/23,329.58 = 8,151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.46x = 23,329.58 × 8,151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.46x = 190,163,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,163,139.31/15,548.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.35

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