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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.59, 23,033.78 and 9,472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.59, 23,033.78 and 9,472.14 is: 14,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.59 : 23,033.78 = 9,472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.59/23,033.78 = 9,472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.59x = 23,033.78 × 9,472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.59x = 218,179,177.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,179,177.05/15,358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.68

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