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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,355.69, 23,032.62 and 9,034.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,355.69, 23,032.62 and 9,034.12 is: 13,550.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,355.69 : 23,032.62 = 9,034.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,355.69/23,032.62 = 9,034.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,355.69x = 23,032.62 × 9,034.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,355.69x = 208,079,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,079,452.99/15,355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,550.64

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