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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.39, 22,988.50 and 9,088.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.39, 22,988.50 and 9,088.96 is: 13,619.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.39 : 22,988.50 = 9,088.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.39/22,988.50 = 9,088.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.39x = 22,988.50 × 9,088.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.39x = 208,941,556.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,941,556.96/15,341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.47

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