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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.32, 23,951.22 and 8,178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.32, 23,951.22 and 8,178.60 is: 12,270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.32 : 23,951.22 = 8,178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.32/23,951.22 = 8,178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.32x = 23,951.22 × 8,178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.32x = 195,887,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,887,447.89/15,964.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,270.33

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