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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.99, 23,145.15 and 9,188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.99, 23,145.15 and 9,188.99 is: 13,787.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.99 : 23,145.15 = 9,188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.99/23,145.15 = 9,188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.99x = 23,145.15 × 9,188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.99x = 212,680,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,680,551.90/15,425.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.16

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