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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,582.44, 23,382.17 and 9,021.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,582.44, 23,382.17 and 9,021.44 is: 13,537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,582.44 : 23,382.17 = 9,021.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,582.44/23,382.17 = 9,021.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,582.44x = 23,382.17 × 9,021.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,582.44x = 210,940,798.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,940,798.62/15,582.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.08

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