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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.91, 22,959.95 and 9,717.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.91, 22,959.95 and 9,717.27 is: 14,542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.91 : 22,959.95 = 9,717.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.91/22,959.95 = 9,717.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.91x = 22,959.95 × 9,717.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.91x = 223,107,984.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,107,984.75/15,341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.39

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