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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,559.49, 23,349.61 and 8,069.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,559.49, 23,349.61 and 8,069.95 is: 12,110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,559.49 : 23,349.61 = 8,069.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,559.49/23,349.61 = 8,069.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,559.49x = 23,349.61 × 8,069.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,559.49x = 188,430,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,430,224.49/15,559.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.31

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