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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,613.89, 23,392.48 and 9,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,613.89, 23,392.48 and 9,026.16 is: 13,522.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,613.89 : 23,392.48 = 9,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,613.89/23,392.48 = 9,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,613.89x = 23,392.48 × 9,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,613.89x = 211,144,267.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,144,267.28/15,613.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.85

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