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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,387.36, 23,057.52 and 9,135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,387.36, 23,057.52 and 9,135.04 is: 13,688.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,387.36 : 23,057.52 = 9,135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,387.36/23,057.52 = 9,135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,387.36x = 23,057.52 × 9,135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,387.36x = 210,631,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,631,367.50/15,387.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.60

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