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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.31, 23,496.40 and 9,097.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.31, 23,496.40 and 9,097.15 is: 13,641.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.31 : 23,496.40 = 9,097.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.31/23,496.40 = 9,097.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.31x = 23,496.40 × 9,097.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.31x = 213,750,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,750,275.26/15,669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,641.33

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