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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.09, 23,364.98 and 8,174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.09, 23,364.98 and 8,174.84 is: 12,265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.09 : 23,364.98 = 8,174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.09/23,364.98 = 8,174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.09x = 23,364.98 × 8,174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.09x = 191,004,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,004,876.72/15,572.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.85

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