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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.70, 23,393.33 and 9,030.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.70, 23,393.33 and 9,030.51 is: 13,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.70 : 23,393.33 = 9,030.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.70/23,393.33 = 9,030.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.70x = 23,393.33 × 9,030.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.70x = 211,253,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,253,655.35/15,599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.16

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