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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.16, 23,325.46 and 8,533.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.16, 23,325.46 and 8,533.56 is: 12,788.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.16 : 23,325.46 = 8,533.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.16/23,325.46 = 8,533.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.16x = 23,325.46 × 8,533.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.16x = 199,049,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,049,212.44/15,564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.95

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