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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.72, 23,403.06 and 8,205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.72, 23,403.06 and 8,205.46 is: 12,313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.72 : 23,403.06 = 8,205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.72/23,403.06 = 8,205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.72x = 23,403.06 × 8,205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.72x = 192,032,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,032,872.71/15,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.18

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