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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.11, 23,409.60 and 9,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.11, 23,409.60 and 9,016.24 is: 13,530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.11 : 23,409.60 = 9,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.11/23,409.60 = 9,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.11x = 23,409.60 × 9,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.11x = 211,066,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,066,571.90/15,599.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,530.68

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