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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.39, 22,987.01 and 9,087.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.39, 22,987.01 and 9,087.96 is: 13,617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.39 : 22,987.01 = 9,087.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.39/22,987.01 = 9,087.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.39x = 22,987.01 × 9,087.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.39x = 208,904,981.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,904,981.96/15,340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,617.98

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