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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,351.60, 23,013.90 and 9,096.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,351.60, 23,013.90 and 9,096.24 is: 13,636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,351.60 : 23,013.90 = 9,096.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,351.60/23,013.90 = 9,096.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,351.60x = 23,013.90 × 9,096.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,351.60x = 209,339,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,339,957.74/15,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.36

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