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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.70, 23,291.55 and 8,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.70, 23,291.55 and 8,529.30 is: 12,793.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.70 : 23,291.55 = 8,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.70/23,291.55 = 8,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.70x = 23,291.55 × 8,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.70x = 198,660,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,660,617.42/15,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.95

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