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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.66, 23,306.90 and 8,533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.66, 23,306.90 and 8,533.94 is: 12,773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.66 : 23,306.90 = 8,533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.66/23,306.90 = 8,533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.66x = 23,306.90 × 8,533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.66x = 198,899,686.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,899,686.19/15,571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.18

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