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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.59, 23,458.05 and 9,083.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.59, 23,458.05 and 9,083.21 is: 13,605.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.59 : 23,458.05 = 9,083.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.59/23,458.05 = 9,083.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.59x = 23,458.05 × 9,083.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.59x = 213,074,277.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,074,277.05/15,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.77

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