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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.64, 23,411.03 and 8,220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.64, 23,411.03 and 8,220.29 is: 12,320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.64 : 23,411.03 = 8,220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.64/23,411.03 = 8,220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.64x = 23,411.03 × 8,220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.64x = 192,445,297.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,445,297.64/15,619.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.73

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