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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.02, 23,347.01 and 8,446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.02, 23,347.01 and 8,446.42 is: 12,673.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.02 : 23,347.01 = 8,446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.02/23,347.01 = 8,446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.02x = 23,347.01 × 8,446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.02x = 197,198,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,198,652.20/15,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.42

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