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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.41, 23,773.23 and 8,456.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.41, 23,773.23 and 8,456.22 is: 12,680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.41 : 23,773.23 = 8,456.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.41/23,773.23 = 8,456.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.41x = 23,773.23 × 8,456.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.41x = 201,031,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,031,662.99/15,853.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.66

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