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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,683.41, 23,529.26 and 9,103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,683.41, 23,529.26 and 9,103.29 is: 13,657.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,683.41 : 23,529.26 = 9,103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,683.41/23,529.26 = 9,103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,683.41x = 23,529.26 × 9,103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,683.41x = 214,193,677.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,193,677.27/15,683.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,657.34

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