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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.69, 23,031.36 and 9,120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.69, 23,031.36 and 9,120.49 is: 13,663.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.69 : 23,031.36 = 9,120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.69/23,031.36 = 9,120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.69x = 23,031.36 × 9,120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.69x = 210,057,288.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,057,288.57/15,373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.43

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