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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,682.56, 23,544.69 and 9,113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,682.56, 23,544.69 and 9,113.46 is: 13,682.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,682.56 : 23,544.69 = 9,113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,682.56/23,544.69 = 9,113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,682.56x = 23,544.69 × 9,113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,682.56x = 214,573,590.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,573,590.53/15,682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.31

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