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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.58, 23,440.26 and 8,233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.58, 23,440.26 and 8,233.56 is: 12,353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.58 : 23,440.26 = 8,233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.58/23,440.26 = 8,233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.58x = 23,440.26 × 8,233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.58x = 192,996,787.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,996,787.13/15,622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.71

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