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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.53, 23,344.20 and 8,566.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.53, 23,344.20 and 8,566.41 is: 12,834.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.53 : 23,344.20 = 8,566.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.53/23,344.20 = 8,566.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.53x = 23,344.20 × 8,566.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.53x = 199,975,988.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,975,988.32/15,580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.99

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