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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.23, 23,499.20 and 9,083.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.23, 23,499.20 and 9,083.13 is: 13,636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.23 : 23,499.20 = 9,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.23/23,499.20 = 9,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.23x = 23,499.20 × 9,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.23x = 213,446,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,446,288.50/15,652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.80

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