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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.06, 23,307.63 and 8,529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.06, 23,307.63 and 8,529.50 is: 12,778.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.06 : 23,307.63 = 8,529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.06/23,307.63 = 8,529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.06x = 23,307.63 × 8,529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.06x = 198,802,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,802,313.55/15,557.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.92

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