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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.01, 23,932.92 and 8,166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.01, 23,932.92 and 8,166.29 is: 12,251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.01 : 23,932.92 = 8,166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.01/23,932.92 = 8,166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.01x = 23,932.92 × 8,166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.01x = 195,443,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,443,165.27/15,952.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,251.95

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