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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.24, 23,547.26 and 9,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.24, 23,547.26 and 9,131.16 is: 13,692.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.24 : 23,547.26 = 9,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.24/23,547.26 = 9,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.24x = 23,547.26 × 9,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.24x = 215,013,798.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,013,798.62/15,703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,692.32

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