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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.96, 23,289.30 and 9,982.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.96, 23,289.30 and 9,982.56 is: 14,976.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.96 : 23,289.30 = 9,982.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.96/23,289.30 = 9,982.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.96x = 23,289.30 × 9,982.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.96x = 232,486,834.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,486,834.61/15,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,976.97

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