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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.56, 23,392.56 and 9,017.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.56, 23,392.56 and 9,017.84 is: 13,532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.56 : 23,392.56 = 9,017.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.56/23,392.56 = 9,017.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.56x = 23,392.56 × 9,017.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.56x = 210,950,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,950,363.27/15,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.38

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