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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.24, 23,280.24 and 9,196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.24, 23,280.24 and 9,196.76 is: 13,794.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.24 : 23,280.24 = 9,196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.24/23,280.24 = 9,196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.24x = 23,280.24 × 9,196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.24x = 214,102,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,102,780.02/15,521.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.18

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