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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.64, 23,429.52 and 9,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.64, 23,429.52 and 9,026.16 is: 13,538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.64 : 23,429.52 = 9,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.64/23,429.52 = 9,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.64x = 23,429.52 × 9,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.64x = 211,478,596.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,478,596.24/15,620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,538.41

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