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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,704.06, 23,525.30 and 9,116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,704.06, 23,525.30 and 9,116.42 is: 13,656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,704.06 : 23,525.30 = 9,116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,704.06/23,525.30 = 9,116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,704.06x = 23,525.30 × 9,116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,704.06x = 214,466,515.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,466,515.43/15,704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.76

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