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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.48, 23,385.90 and 9,058.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.48, 23,385.90 and 9,058.76 is: 13,554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.48 : 23,385.90 = 9,058.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.48/23,385.90 = 9,058.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.48x = 23,385.90 × 9,058.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.48x = 211,847,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,847,255.48/15,629.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.34

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