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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.34, 23,020.17 and 9,524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.34, 23,020.17 and 9,524.50 is: 14,304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.34 : 23,020.17 = 9,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.34/23,020.17 = 9,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.34x = 23,020.17 × 9,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.34x = 219,255,609.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,255,609.17/15,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,304.87

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