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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.68, 23,358.72 and 8,454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.68, 23,358.72 and 8,454.26 is: 12,685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.68 : 23,358.72 = 8,454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.68/23,358.72 = 8,454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.68x = 23,358.72 × 8,454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.68x = 197,480,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,480,692.15/15,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.30

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