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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.12, 23,403.04 and 9,013.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.12, 23,403.04 and 9,013.28 is: 13,522.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.12 : 23,403.04 = 9,013.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.12/23,403.04 = 9,013.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.12x = 23,403.04 × 9,013.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.12x = 210,938,152.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,938,152.37/15,599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.44

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