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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,355.42, 23,031.29 and 9,034.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,355.42, 23,031.29 and 9,034.09 is: 13,550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,355.42 : 23,031.29 = 9,034.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,355.42/23,031.29 = 9,034.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,355.42x = 23,031.29 × 9,034.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,355.42x = 208,066,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,066,711.68/15,355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,550.05

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