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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.32, 23,242.14 and 9,087.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.32, 23,242.14 and 9,087.47 is: 13,630.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.32 : 23,242.14 = 9,087.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.32/23,242.14 = 9,087.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.32x = 23,242.14 × 9,087.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.32x = 211,212,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,212,133.78/15,495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.71

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