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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.52, 23,405.07 and 9,030.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.52, 23,405.07 and 9,030.23 is: 13,549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.52 : 23,405.07 = 9,030.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.52/23,405.07 = 9,030.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.52x = 23,405.07 × 9,030.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.52x = 211,353,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,353,048.24/15,598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.56

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