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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.16, 23,350.96 and 8,561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.16, 23,350.96 and 8,561.36 is: 12,821.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.16 : 23,350.96 = 8,561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.16/23,350.96 = 8,561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.16x = 23,350.96 × 8,561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.16x = 199,915,974.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,915,974.91/15,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,821.57

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