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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.09, 23,039.31 and 9,537.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.09, 23,039.31 and 9,537.25 is: 14,324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.09 : 23,039.31 = 9,537.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.09/23,039.31 = 9,537.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.09x = 23,039.31 × 9,537.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.09x = 219,731,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,731,659.30/15,340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,324.01

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