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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,684.02, 23,518.48 and 9,112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,684.02, 23,518.48 and 9,112.08 is: 13,663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,684.02 : 23,518.48 = 9,112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,684.02/23,518.48 = 9,112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,684.02x = 23,518.48 × 9,112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,684.02x = 214,302,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,302,271.24/15,684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.73

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