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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.03, 23,366.00 and 8,177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.03, 23,366.00 and 8,177.85 is: 12,273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.03 : 23,366.00 = 8,177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.03/23,366.00 = 8,177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.03x = 23,366.00 × 8,177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.03x = 191,083,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,083,485.38/15,569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.31

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