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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,609.88, 23,377.58 and 9,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,609.88, 23,377.58 and 9,016.08 is: 13,502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,609.88 : 23,377.58 = 9,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,609.88/23,377.58 = 9,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,609.88x = 23,377.58 × 9,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,609.88x = 210,774,032.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,774,032.55/15,609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.60

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