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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,496.83, 23,244.39 and 9,088.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,496.83, 23,244.39 and 9,088.95 is: 13,632.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496.83 : 23,244.39 = 9,088.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496.83/23,244.39 = 9,088.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496.83x = 23,244.39 × 9,088.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496.83x = 211,267,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,267,098.49/15,496.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.92

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