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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.26, 23,046.87 and 9,132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.26, 23,046.87 and 9,132.17 is: 13,702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.26 : 23,046.87 = 9,132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.26/23,046.87 = 9,132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.26x = 23,046.87 × 9,132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.26x = 210,467,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,467,934.81/15,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.11

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