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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.36, 23,906.64 and 8,144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.36, 23,906.64 and 8,144.80 is: 12,206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.36 : 23,906.64 = 8,144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.36/23,906.64 = 8,144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.36x = 23,906.64 × 8,144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.36x = 194,714,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,714,801.47/15,952.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,206.02

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