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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.40, 23,056.20 and 9,524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.40, 23,056.20 and 9,524.40 is: 14,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.40 : 23,056.20 = 9,524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.40/23,056.20 = 9,524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.40x = 23,056.20 × 9,524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.40x = 219,596,471.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,596,471.28/15,356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,300.00

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