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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.96, 23,269.14 and 9,596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.96, 23,269.14 and 9,596.16 is: 14,387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.96 : 23,269.14 = 9,596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.96/23,269.14 = 9,596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.96x = 23,269.14 × 9,596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.96x = 223,294,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,294,390.50/15,519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,387.56

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