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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.28, 23,040.92 and 9,128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.28, 23,040.92 and 9,128.20 is: 13,696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.28 : 23,040.92 = 9,128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.28/23,040.92 = 9,128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.28x = 23,040.92 × 9,128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.28x = 210,322,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,322,125.94/15,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,696.16

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