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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.08, 23,296.08 and 8,158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.08, 23,296.08 and 8,158.16 is: 12,211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.08 : 23,296.08 = 8,158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.08/23,296.08 = 8,158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.08x = 23,296.08 × 8,158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.08x = 190,053,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,053,148.01/15,564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.01

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