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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.23, 23,268.35 and 8,853.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.23, 23,268.35 and 8,853.05 is: 13,287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.23 : 23,268.35 = 8,853.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.23/23,268.35 = 8,853.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.23x = 23,268.35 × 8,853.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.23x = 205,995,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,995,705.36/15,503.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.28

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