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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.08, 23,293.08 and 8,156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.08, 23,293.08 and 8,156.16 is: 12,208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.08 : 23,293.08 = 8,156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.08/23,293.08 = 8,156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.08x = 23,293.08 × 8,156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.08x = 189,982,087.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,982,087.37/15,562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.01

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