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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.25, 23,391.45 and 8,098.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.25, 23,391.45 and 8,098.43 is: 12,146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.25 : 23,391.45 = 8,098.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.25/23,391.45 = 8,098.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.25x = 23,391.45 × 8,098.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.25x = 189,433,903.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,433,903.47/15,595.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.90

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