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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.25, 23,132.03 and 9,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.25, 23,132.03 and 9,180.20 is: 13,773.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.25 : 23,132.03 = 9,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.25/23,132.03 = 9,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.25x = 23,132.03 × 9,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.25x = 212,356,661.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,356,661.81/15,417.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.96

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