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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.53, 23,366.75 and 8,178.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.53, 23,366.75 and 8,178.35 is: 12,274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.53 : 23,366.75 = 8,178.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.53/23,366.75 = 8,178.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.53x = 23,366.75 × 8,178.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.53x = 191,101,302.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,101,302.14/15,569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.06

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