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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.99, 23,639.90 and 9,092.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.99, 23,639.90 and 9,092.16 is: 13,638.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.99 : 23,639.90 = 9,092.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.99/23,639.90 = 9,092.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.99x = 23,639.90 × 9,092.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.99x = 214,937,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,937,707.72/15,759.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,638.19

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