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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.44, 23,481.84 and 9,087.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.44, 23,481.84 and 9,087.64 is: 13,627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.44 : 23,481.84 = 9,087.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.44/23,481.84 = 9,087.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.44x = 23,481.84 × 9,087.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.44x = 213,394,508.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,394,508.46/15,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.21

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