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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.30, 23,589.29 and 9,077.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.30, 23,589.29 and 9,077.54 is: 13,603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.30 : 23,589.29 = 9,077.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.30/23,589.29 = 9,077.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.30x = 23,589.29 × 9,077.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.30x = 214,132,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,132,628.29/15,741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,603.23

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