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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,600.11, 23,411.10 and 9,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,600.11, 23,411.10 and 9,017.24 is: 13,532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,600.11 : 23,411.10 = 9,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,600.11/23,411.10 = 9,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,600.11x = 23,411.10 × 9,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,600.11x = 211,103,507.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,103,507.36/15,600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.18

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