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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.02, 23,389.32 and 9,019.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.02, 23,389.32 and 9,019.73 is: 13,533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.02 : 23,389.32 = 9,019.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.02/23,389.32 = 9,019.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.02x = 23,389.32 × 9,019.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.02x = 210,965,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,965,351.28/15,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.81

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