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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.16, 23,366.19 and 8,177.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.16, 23,366.19 and 8,177.97 is: 12,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.16 : 23,366.19 = 8,177.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.16/23,366.19 = 8,177.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.16x = 23,366.19 × 8,177.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.16x = 191,087,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,087,959.94/15,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.50

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