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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,756.95, 23,635.34 and 9,089.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,756.95, 23,635.34 and 9,089.13 is: 13,633.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,756.95 : 23,635.34 = 9,089.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,756.95/23,635.34 = 9,089.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,756.95x = 23,635.34 × 9,089.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,756.95x = 214,824,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,824,673.30/15,756.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.64

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