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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.94, 23,007.37 and 9,417.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.94, 23,007.37 and 9,417.49 is: 14,108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.94 : 23,007.37 = 9,417.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.94/23,007.37 = 9,417.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.94x = 23,007.37 × 9,417.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.94x = 216,671,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,671,514.78/15,357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,108.11

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