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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,618.79, 23,450.16 and 9,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,618.79, 23,450.16 and 9,052.32 is: 13,591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,618.79 : 23,450.16 = 9,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,618.79/23,450.16 = 9,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,618.79x = 23,450.16 × 9,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,618.79x = 212,278,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,278,352.37/15,618.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.22

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