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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.93, 23,346.82 and 8,548.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.93, 23,346.82 and 8,548.23 is: 12,822.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.93 : 23,346.82 = 8,548.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.93/23,346.82 = 8,548.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.93x = 23,346.82 × 8,548.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.93x = 199,573,987.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,573,987.13/15,564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.03

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