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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.92, 23,001.74 and 9,497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.92, 23,001.74 and 9,497.72 is: 14,223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.92 : 23,001.74 = 9,497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.92/23,001.74 = 9,497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.92x = 23,001.74 × 9,497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.92x = 218,464,086.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,464,086.03/15,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,223.92

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