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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.40, 23,972.34 and 8,563.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.40, 23,972.34 and 8,563.32 is: 12,867.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.40 : 23,972.34 = 8,563.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.40/23,972.34 = 8,563.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.40x = 23,972.34 × 8,563.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.40x = 205,282,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,282,818.57/15,953.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,867.65

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