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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.68, 23,006.68 and 9,518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.68, 23,006.68 and 9,518.76 is: 14,242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.68 : 23,006.68 = 9,518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.68/23,006.68 = 9,518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.68x = 23,006.68 × 9,518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.68x = 218,995,065.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,995,065.32/15,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,242.03

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