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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,609.82, 23,430.94 and 9,048.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,609.82, 23,430.94 and 9,048.82 is: 13,582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,609.82 : 23,430.94 = 9,048.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,609.82/23,430.94 = 9,048.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,609.82x = 23,430.94 × 9,048.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,609.82x = 212,022,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,022,358.49/15,609.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.63

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