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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.26, 23,070.87 and 9,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.26, 23,070.87 and 9,148.20 is: 13,726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.26 : 23,070.87 = 9,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.26/23,070.87 = 9,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.26x = 23,070.87 × 9,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.26x = 211,056,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,056,932.93/15,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.16

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