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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.40, 23,019.60 and 9,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.40, 23,019.60 and 9,125.60 is: 13,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.40 : 23,019.60 = 9,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.40/23,019.60 = 9,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.40x = 23,019.60 × 9,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.40x = 210,067,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,067,661.76/15,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.40

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