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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,610.59, 23,415.89 and 9,033.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,610.59, 23,415.89 and 9,033.19 is: 13,549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,610.59 : 23,415.89 = 9,033.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,610.59/23,415.89 = 9,033.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,610.59x = 23,415.89 × 9,033.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,610.59x = 211,520,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,520,079.68/15,610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.78

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