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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,696.86, 23,514.44 and 9,109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,696.86, 23,514.44 and 9,109.26 is: 13,645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,696.86 : 23,514.44 = 9,109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,696.86/23,514.44 = 9,109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,696.86x = 23,514.44 × 9,109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,696.86x = 214,199,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,199,102.17/15,696.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,645.99

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