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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,757.73, 23,636.51 and 9,089.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,757.73, 23,636.51 and 9,089.91 is: 13,634.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,757.73 : 23,636.51 = 9,089.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,757.73/23,636.51 = 9,089.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,757.73x = 23,636.51 × 9,089.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,757.73x = 214,853,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,853,788.38/15,757.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,634.81

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