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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.81, 23,374.04 and 9,017.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.81, 23,374.04 and 9,017.61 is: 13,522.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.81 : 23,374.04 = 9,017.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.81/23,374.04 = 9,017.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.81x = 23,374.04 × 9,017.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.81x = 210,778,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,778,051.67/15,586.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.84

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