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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.60, 23,904.90 and 9,024.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.60, 23,904.90 and 9,024.60 is: 13,536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.60 : 23,904.90 = 9,024.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.60/23,904.90 = 9,024.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.60x = 23,904.90 × 9,024.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.60x = 215,732,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,732,160.54/15,936.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,536.90

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