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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.47, 23,426.42 and 9,050.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.47, 23,426.42 and 9,050.54 is: 13,571.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.47 : 23,426.42 = 9,050.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.47/23,426.42 = 9,050.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.47x = 23,426.42 × 9,050.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.47x = 212,021,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,021,588.88/15,622.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,571.58

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