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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,589.92, 23,354.04 and 8,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,589.92, 23,354.04 and 8,183.28 is: 12,258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,589.92 : 23,354.04 = 8,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,589.92/23,354.04 = 8,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,589.92x = 23,354.04 × 8,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,589.92x = 191,112,648.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,112,648.45/15,589.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,258.73

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