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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.03, 23,479.70 and 9,061.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.03, 23,479.70 and 9,061.16 is: 13,599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.03 : 23,479.70 = 9,061.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.03/23,479.70 = 9,061.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.03x = 23,479.70 × 9,061.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.03x = 212,753,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,753,155.75/15,644.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.64

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