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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.31, 23,381.06 and 9,270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.31, 23,381.06 and 9,270.86 is: 13,900.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.31 : 23,381.06 = 9,270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.31/23,381.06 = 9,270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.31x = 23,381.06 × 9,270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.31x = 216,762,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,762,370.65/15,593.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.99

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