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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.80, 23,330.70 and 8,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.80, 23,330.70 and 8,555.40 is: 12,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.80 : 23,330.70 = 8,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.80/23,330.70 = 8,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.80x = 23,330.70 × 8,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.80x = 199,603,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,603,470.78/15,553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.10

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