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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,756.39, 23,634.50 and 9,088.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,756.39, 23,634.50 and 9,088.57 is: 13,632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,756.39 : 23,634.50 = 9,088.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,756.39/23,634.50 = 9,088.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,756.39x = 23,634.50 × 9,088.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,756.39x = 214,803,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,803,709.94/15,756.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.80

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