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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.29, 23,412.52 and 9,696.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.29, 23,412.52 and 9,696.16 is: 14,534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.29 : 23,412.52 = 9,696.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.29/23,412.52 = 9,696.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.29x = 23,412.52 × 9,696.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.29x = 227,011,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,011,539.92/15,619.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,534.05

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