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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.68, 23,408.88 and 9,359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.68, 23,408.88 and 9,359.52 is: 14,026.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.68 : 23,408.88 = 9,359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.68/23,408.88 = 9,359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.68x = 23,408.88 × 9,359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.68x = 219,095,880.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,095,880.54/15,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,026.91

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