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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.95, 23,036.22 and 9,517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.95, 23,036.22 and 9,517.38 is: 14,285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.95 : 23,036.22 = 9,517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.95/23,036.22 = 9,517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.95x = 23,036.22 × 9,517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.95x = 219,244,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,244,459.50/15,346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.87

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