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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.44, 23,491.44 and 9,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.44, 23,491.44 and 9,079.68 is: 13,640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.44 : 23,491.44 = 9,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.44/23,491.44 = 9,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.44x = 23,491.44 × 9,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.44x = 213,294,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,294,757.94/15,637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640.00

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