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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.61, 23,410.35 and 9,016.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.61, 23,410.35 and 9,016.74 is: 13,531.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.61 : 23,410.35 = 9,016.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.61/23,410.35 = 9,016.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.61x = 23,410.35 × 9,016.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.61x = 211,085,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,085,039.26/15,599.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,531.43

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