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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.26, 23,294.22 and 8,523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.26, 23,294.22 and 8,523.70 is: 12,765.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.26 : 23,294.22 = 8,523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.26/23,294.22 = 8,523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.26x = 23,294.22 × 8,523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.26x = 198,552,943.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,552,943.01/15,554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.18

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