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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.31, 23,494.91 and 9,096.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.31, 23,494.91 and 9,096.15 is: 13,639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.31 : 23,494.91 = 9,096.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.31/23,494.91 = 9,096.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.31x = 23,494.91 × 9,096.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.31x = 213,713,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,713,180.12/15,668.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,639.84

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