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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.08, 23,984.64 and 9,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.08, 23,984.64 and 9,054.72 is: 13,588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.08 : 23,984.64 = 9,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.08/23,984.64 = 9,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.08x = 23,984.64 × 9,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.08x = 217,174,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,174,199.50/15,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.61

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