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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.82, 23,420.43 and 9,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.82, 23,420.43 and 9,041.82 is: 13,572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.82 : 23,420.43 = 9,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.82/23,420.43 = 9,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.82x = 23,420.43 × 9,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.82x = 211,763,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,763,312.38/15,602.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,572.12

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