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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.44, 23,006.61 and 9,416.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.44, 23,006.61 and 9,416.99 is: 14,107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.44 : 23,006.61 = 9,416.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.44/23,006.61 = 9,416.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.44x = 23,006.61 × 9,416.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.44x = 216,652,949.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,652,949.21/15,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.36

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