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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.65, 23,037.20 and 9,133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.65, 23,037.20 and 9,133.73 is: 13,666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.65 : 23,037.20 = 9,133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.65/23,037.20 = 9,133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.65x = 23,037.20 × 9,133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.65x = 210,415,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,415,519.09/15,396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.32

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