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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,355.03, 23,032.55 and 8,473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,355.03, 23,032.55 and 8,473.27 is: 12,709.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,355.03 : 23,032.55 = 8,473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,355.03/23,032.55 = 8,473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,355.03x = 23,032.55 × 8,473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,355.03x = 195,160,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,160,972.57/15,355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,709.91

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