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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912.60, 23,868.90 and 9,000.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912.60, 23,868.90 and 9,000.60 is: 13,500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912.60 : 23,868.90 = 9,000.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912.60/23,868.90 = 9,000.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912.60x = 23,868.90 × 9,000.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912.60x = 214,834,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,834,421.34/15,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.90

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