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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.82, 23,415.93 and 9,038.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.82, 23,415.93 and 9,038.82 is: 13,567.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.82 : 23,415.93 = 9,038.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.82/23,415.93 = 9,038.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.82x = 23,415.93 × 9,038.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.82x = 211,652,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,652,376.40/15,599.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.62

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