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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.96, 23,276.64 and 9,601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.96, 23,276.64 and 9,601.16 is: 14,395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.96 : 23,276.64 = 9,601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.96/23,276.64 = 9,601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.96x = 23,276.64 × 9,601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.96x = 223,482,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,482,744.90/15,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,395.06

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