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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,353.55, 23,035.19 and 9,514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,353.55, 23,035.19 and 9,514.26 is: 14,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,353.55 : 23,035.19 = 9,514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,353.55/23,035.19 = 9,514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,353.55x = 23,035.19 × 9,514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,353.55x = 219,162,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,162,739.24/15,353.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,274.40

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