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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.34, 20,833.54 and 9,429.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.34, 20,833.54 and 9,429.23 is: 13,017.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.34 : 20,833.54 = 9,429.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.34/20,833.54 = 9,429.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.34x = 20,833.54 × 9,429.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.34x = 196,444,268.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,444,268.88/15,091.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,017.02

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