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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.70, 23,329.35 and 8,532.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.70, 23,329.35 and 8,532.90 is: 12,790.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.70 : 23,329.35 = 8,532.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.70/23,329.35 = 8,532.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.70x = 23,329.35 × 8,532.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.70x = 199,067,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,067,010.62/15,563.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,790.47

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