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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,682.35, 23,515.97 and 9,110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,682.35, 23,515.97 and 9,110.42 is: 13,661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,682.35 : 23,515.97 = 9,110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,682.35/23,515.97 = 9,110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,682.35x = 23,515.97 × 9,110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,682.35x = 214,240,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,240,200.28/15,682.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,661.23

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