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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.40, 23,009.70 and 9,493.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.40, 23,009.70 and 9,493.40 is: 14,253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.40 : 23,009.70 = 9,493.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.40/23,009.70 = 9,493.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.40x = 23,009.70 × 9,493.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.40x = 218,440,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,440,285.98/15,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.48

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