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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.26, 23,292.72 and 8,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.26, 23,292.72 and 8,522.70 is: 12,763.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.26 : 23,292.72 = 8,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.26/23,292.72 = 8,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.26x = 23,292.72 × 8,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.26x = 198,516,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,516,864.74/15,553.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.68

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