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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.11, 23,127.62 and 9,590.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.11, 23,127.62 and 9,590.73 is: 14,375.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.11 : 23,127.62 = 9,590.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.11/23,127.62 = 9,590.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.11x = 23,127.62 × 9,590.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.11x = 221,810,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,810,711.01/15,430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,375.19

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