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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,612.40, 23,399.73 and 9,025.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,612.40, 23,399.73 and 9,025.03 is: 13,526.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,612.40 : 23,399.73 = 9,025.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,612.40/23,399.73 = 9,025.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,612.40x = 23,399.73 × 9,025.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,612.40x = 211,183,265.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,183,265.24/15,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.64

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