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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.55, 23,289.44 and 9,592.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.55, 23,289.44 and 9,592.49 is: 14,392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.55 : 23,289.44 = 9,592.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.55/23,289.44 = 9,592.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.55x = 23,289.44 × 9,592.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.55x = 223,403,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,403,730.57/15,522.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,392.21

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