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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.93, 23,348.32 and 8,549.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.93, 23,348.32 and 8,549.23 is: 12,823.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.93 : 23,348.32 = 8,549.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.93/23,348.32 = 8,549.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.93x = 23,348.32 × 8,549.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.93x = 199,610,157.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,610,157.79/15,565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.53

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