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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,655.23, 23,503.70 and 9,086.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,655.23, 23,503.70 and 9,086.13 is: 13,641.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,655.23 : 23,503.70 = 9,086.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,655.23/23,503.70 = 9,086.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,655.23x = 23,503.70 × 9,086.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,655.23x = 213,557,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,557,673.68/15,655.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,641.30

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