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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.50, 23,296.80 and 8,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.50, 23,296.80 and 8,158.40 is: 12,211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.50 : 23,296.80 = 8,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.50/23,296.80 = 8,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.50x = 23,296.80 × 8,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.50x = 190,064,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,064,613.12/15,564.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.42

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