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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.02, 23,125.32 and 9,176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.02, 23,125.32 and 9,176.62 is: 13,768.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.02 : 23,125.32 = 9,176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.02/23,125.32 = 9,176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.02x = 23,125.32 × 9,176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.02x = 212,212,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,212,274.02/15,413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,768.38

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