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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.91, 23,038.05 and 9,038.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.91, 23,038.05 and 9,038.58 is: 13,556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.91 : 23,038.05 = 9,038.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.91/23,038.05 = 9,038.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.91x = 23,038.05 × 9,038.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.91x = 208,231,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,231,257.97/15,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,556.80

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