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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.16, 23,341.98 and 8,555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.16, 23,341.98 and 8,555.36 is: 12,812.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.16 : 23,341.98 = 8,555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.16/23,341.98 = 8,555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.16x = 23,341.98 × 8,555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.16x = 199,699,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,699,042.01/15,586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,812.59

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