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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.26, 23,048.37 and 9,133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.26, 23,048.37 and 9,133.17 is: 13,703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.26 : 23,048.37 = 9,133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.26/23,048.37 = 9,133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.26x = 23,048.37 × 9,133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.26x = 210,504,681.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,504,681.43/15,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,703.61

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