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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,587.52, 23,388.56 and 9,019.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,587.52, 23,388.56 and 9,019.23 is: 13,533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,587.52 : 23,388.56 = 9,019.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,587.52/23,388.56 = 9,019.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,587.52x = 23,388.56 × 9,019.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,587.52x = 210,946,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,946,802.01/15,587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.06

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