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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.57, 23,277.55 and 8,508.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.57, 23,277.55 and 8,508.63 is: 12,749.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.57 : 23,277.55 = 8,508.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.57/23,277.55 = 8,508.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.57x = 23,277.55 × 8,508.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.57x = 198,060,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,060,060.26/15,534.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.63

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