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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.52, 23,357.70 and 8,562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.52, 23,357.70 and 8,562.96 is: 12,829.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.52 : 23,357.70 = 8,562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.52/23,357.70 = 8,562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.52x = 23,357.70 × 8,562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.52x = 200,011,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,011,050.79/15,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.02

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