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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.68, 23,361.72 and 8,456.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.68, 23,361.72 and 8,456.26 is: 12,688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.68 : 23,361.72 = 8,456.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.68/23,361.72 = 8,456.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.68x = 23,361.72 × 8,456.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.68x = 197,552,778.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,552,778.37/15,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.30

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