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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,585.30, 23,375.70 and 9,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,585.30, 23,375.70 and 9,263.88 is: 13,894.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,585.30 : 23,375.70 = 9,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,585.30/23,375.70 = 9,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,585.30x = 23,375.70 × 9,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,585.30x = 216,549,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,549,679.72/15,585.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,894.48

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