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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.75, 23,409.97 and 8,101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.75, 23,409.97 and 8,101.63 is: 12,155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.75 : 23,409.97 = 8,101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.75/23,409.97 = 8,101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.75x = 23,409.97 × 8,101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.75x = 189,658,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,658,876.98/15,602.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.48

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