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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.85, 23,366.11 and 8,175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.85, 23,366.11 and 8,175.59 is: 12,266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.85 : 23,366.11 = 8,175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.85/23,366.11 = 8,175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.85x = 23,366.11 × 8,175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.85x = 191,031,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,031,618.42/15,572.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,266.97

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