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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.77, 23,403.94 and 9,029.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.77, 23,403.94 and 9,029.48 is: 13,548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.77 : 23,403.94 = 9,029.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.77/23,403.94 = 9,029.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.77x = 23,403.94 × 9,029.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.77x = 211,325,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,325,268.56/15,597.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,548.43

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