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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.10, 23,002.99 and 9,137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.10, 23,002.99 and 9,137.46 is: 13,671.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.10 : 23,002.99 = 9,137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.10/23,002.99 = 9,137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.10x = 23,002.99 × 9,137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.10x = 210,188,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,188,901.01/15,374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.62

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