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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.96, 23,273.64 and 9,599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.96, 23,273.64 and 9,599.16 is: 14,392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.96 : 23,273.64 = 9,599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.96/23,273.64 = 9,599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.96x = 23,273.64 × 9,599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.96x = 223,407,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,407,394.14/15,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,392.06

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