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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.90, 23,037.57 and 9,133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.90, 23,037.57 and 9,133.98 is: 13,666.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.90 : 23,037.57 = 9,133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.90/23,037.57 = 9,133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.90x = 23,037.57 × 9,133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.90x = 210,424,703.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,424,703.63/15,396.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.69

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