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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,587.02, 23,387.82 and 9,018.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,587.02, 23,387.82 and 9,018.73 is: 13,532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,587.02 : 23,387.82 = 9,018.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,587.02/23,387.82 = 9,018.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,587.02x = 23,387.82 × 9,018.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,587.02x = 210,928,271.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,928,271.84/15,587.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.31

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