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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.08, 23,959.44 and 9,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.08, 23,959.44 and 9,049.44 is: 13,576.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.08 : 23,959.44 = 9,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.08/23,959.44 = 9,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.08x = 23,959.44 × 9,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.08x = 216,819,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,819,514.71/15,970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,576.61

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