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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,642.52, 23,477.45 and 9,059.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,642.52, 23,477.45 and 9,059.65 is: 13,597.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,642.52 : 23,477.45 = 9,059.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,642.52/23,477.45 = 9,059.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,642.52x = 23,477.45 × 9,059.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,642.52x = 212,697,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,697,375.90/15,642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.39

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