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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.16, 23,323.97 and 8,532.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.16, 23,323.97 and 8,532.56 is: 12,787.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.16 : 23,323.97 = 8,532.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.16/23,323.97 = 8,532.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.16x = 23,323.97 × 8,532.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.16x = 199,013,014.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,013,014.18/15,563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.44

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