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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.26, 23,070.18 and 9,147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.26, 23,070.18 and 9,147.58 is: 13,725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.26 : 23,070.18 = 9,147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.26/23,070.18 = 9,147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.26x = 23,070.18 × 9,147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.26x = 211,036,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,036,201.81/15,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.70

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