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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607, 23,403.84 and 9,037.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607, 23,403.84 and 9,037.72 is: 13,552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607 : 23,403.84 = 9,037.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607/23,403.84 = 9,037.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607x = 23,403.84 × 9,037.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607x = 211,517,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,517,352.84/15,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.72

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