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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.80, 23,017.20 and 9,439.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.80, 23,017.20 and 9,439.90 is: 14,159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.80 : 23,017.20 = 9,439.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.80/23,017.20 = 9,439.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.80x = 23,017.20 × 9,439.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.80x = 217,280,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,280,066.28/15,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,159.85

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