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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.86, 23,354.67 and 8,073.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.86, 23,354.67 and 8,073.33 is: 12,115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.86 : 23,354.67 = 8,073.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.86/23,354.67 = 8,073.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.86x = 23,354.67 × 8,073.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.86x = 188,549,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,549,957.95/15,562.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,115.38

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