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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.24, 23,545.76 and 9,130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.24, 23,545.76 and 9,130.16 is: 13,690.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.24 : 23,545.76 = 9,130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.24/23,545.76 = 9,130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.24x = 23,545.76 × 9,130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.24x = 214,976,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,976,556.12/15,702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,690.82

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