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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.72, 23,058.56 and 9,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.72, 23,058.56 and 9,130.24 is: 13,707.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.72 : 23,058.56 = 9,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.72/23,058.56 = 9,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.72x = 23,058.56 × 9,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.72x = 210,530,186.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,530,186.85/15,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.53

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