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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,579.53, 23,342.70 and 8,565.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,579.53, 23,342.70 and 8,565.41 is: 12,833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,579.53 : 23,342.70 = 8,565.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,579.53/23,342.70 = 8,565.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,579.53x = 23,342.70 × 8,565.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,579.53x = 199,939,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,939,838.30/15,579.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.50

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