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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.45, 23,350.52 and 8,165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.45, 23,350.52 and 8,165.17 is: 12,251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.45 : 23,350.52 = 8,165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.45/23,350.52 = 8,165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.45x = 23,350.52 × 8,165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.45x = 190,660,903.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,660,903.39/15,562.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,251.34

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