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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.20, 23,386.58 and 9,026.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.20, 23,386.58 and 9,026.00 is: 13,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.20 : 23,386.58 = 9,026.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.20/23,386.58 = 9,026.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.20x = 23,386.58 × 9,026.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.20x = 211,087,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,087,318.26/15,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.40

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