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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.50, 23,322.83 and 9,606.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.50, 23,322.83 and 9,606.78 is: 14,431.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.50 : 23,322.83 = 9,606.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.50/23,322.83 = 9,606.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.50x = 23,322.83 × 9,606.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.50x = 224,057,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,057,248.75/15,525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,431.57

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