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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.52, 23,400.56 and 9,027.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.52, 23,400.56 and 9,027.23 is: 13,545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.52 : 23,400.56 = 9,027.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.52/23,400.56 = 9,027.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.52x = 23,400.56 × 9,027.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.52x = 211,242,142.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,242,142.81/15,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.06

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