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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,496.32, 23,243.64 and 9,088.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,496.32, 23,243.64 and 9,088.47 is: 13,632.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496.32 : 23,243.64 = 9,088.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496.32/23,243.64 = 9,088.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496.32x = 23,243.64 × 9,088.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496.32x = 211,249,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,249,124.83/15,496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.21

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