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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.31, 23,372.69 and 8,564.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.31, 23,372.69 and 8,564.22 is: 12,842.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.31 : 23,372.69 = 8,564.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.31/23,372.69 = 8,564.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.31x = 23,372.69 × 8,564.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.31x = 200,168,816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,168,816.33/15,586.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,842.60

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