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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.85, 23,162.90 and 9,592.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.85, 23,162.90 and 9,592.65 is: 14,389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.85 : 23,162.90 = 9,592.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.85/23,162.90 = 9,592.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.85x = 23,162.90 × 9,592.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.85x = 222,193,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,193,544.72/15,440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,389.98

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