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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.08, 23,363.48 and 8,173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.08, 23,363.48 and 8,173.72 is: 12,264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.08 : 23,363.48 = 8,173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.08/23,363.48 = 8,173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.08x = 23,363.48 × 8,173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.08x = 190,966,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,966,543.75/15,571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.18

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