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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.17, 21,517.92 and 9,223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.17, 21,517.92 and 9,223.02 is: 12,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.17 : 21,517.92 = 9,223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.17/21,517.92 = 9,223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.17x = 21,517.92 × 9,223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.17x = 198,460,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,460,206.52/15,598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.30

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