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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.84, 23,349.26 and 8,157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.84, 23,349.26 and 8,157.31 is: 12,244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.84 : 23,349.26 = 8,157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.84/23,349.26 = 8,157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.84x = 23,349.26 × 8,157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.84x = 190,467,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,467,114.11/15,554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.88

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