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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,339.23, 23,004.59 and 9,713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,339.23, 23,004.59 and 9,713.24 is: 14,567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,339.23 : 23,004.59 = 9,713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,339.23/23,004.59 = 9,713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,339.23x = 23,004.59 × 9,713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,339.23x = 223,449,103.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,449,103.77/15,339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.17

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