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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,679.75, 23,529.35 and 9,109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,679.75, 23,529.35 and 9,109.03 is: 13,669.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,679.75 : 23,529.35 = 9,109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,679.75/23,529.35 = 9,109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,679.75x = 23,529.35 × 9,109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,679.75x = 214,329,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,329,555.03/15,679.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.19

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