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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.26, 23,933.30 and 8,166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.26, 23,933.30 and 8,166.54 is: 12,252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.26 : 23,933.30 = 8,166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.26/23,933.30 = 8,166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.26x = 23,933.30 × 8,166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.26x = 195,452,210.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,452,210.95/15,952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,252.32

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