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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.20, 23,018.16 and 9,108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.20, 23,018.16 and 9,108.90 is: 13,665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.20 : 23,018.16 = 9,108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.20/23,018.16 = 9,108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.20x = 23,018.16 × 9,108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.20x = 209,670,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,670,117.62/15,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.34

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