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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.48, 23,332.56 and 8,153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.48, 23,332.56 and 8,153.12 is: 12,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.48 : 23,332.56 = 8,153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.48/23,332.56 = 8,153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.48x = 23,332.56 × 8,153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.48x = 190,233,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,233,161.59/15,550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.27

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