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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.83, 23,390.52 and 9,028.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.83, 23,390.52 and 9,028.64 is: 13,539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.83 : 23,390.52 = 9,028.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.83/23,390.52 = 9,028.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.83x = 23,390.52 × 9,028.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.83x = 211,184,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,184,467.54/15,597.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.35

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