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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.37, 23,350.65 and 8,063.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.37, 23,350.65 and 8,063.34 is: 12,097.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.37 : 23,350.65 = 8,063.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.37/23,350.65 = 8,063.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.37x = 23,350.65 × 8,063.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.37x = 188,284,112.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,284,112.37/15,563.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.90

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