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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,613.38, 23,407.68 and 9,032.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,613.38, 23,407.68 and 9,032.13 is: 13,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,613.38 : 23,407.68 = 9,032.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,613.38/23,407.68 = 9,032.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,613.38x = 23,407.68 × 9,032.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,613.38x = 211,421,208.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,421,208.76/15,613.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.03

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