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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.60, 23,389.08 and 9,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.60, 23,389.08 and 9,014.80 is: 13,522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.60 : 23,389.08 = 9,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.60/23,389.08 = 9,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.60x = 23,389.08 × 9,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.60x = 210,847,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,847,878.38/15,592.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.30

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