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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.26, 23,071.68 and 9,148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.26, 23,071.68 and 9,148.58 is: 13,727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.26 : 23,071.68 = 9,148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.26/23,071.68 = 9,148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.26x = 23,071.68 × 9,148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.26x = 211,073,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,073,110.21/15,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,727.21

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