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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.11, 23,408.10 and 9,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.11, 23,408.10 and 9,015.24 is: 13,529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.11 : 23,408.10 = 9,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.11/23,408.10 = 9,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.11x = 23,408.10 × 9,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.11x = 211,029,639.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,029,639.44/15,598.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.18

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