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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.86, 23,116.74 and 9,583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.86, 23,116.74 and 9,583.48 is: 14,364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.86 : 23,116.74 = 9,583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.86/23,116.74 = 9,583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.86x = 23,116.74 × 9,583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.86x = 221,538,815.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,538,815.46/15,422.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,364.31

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