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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.98, 23,054.22 and 9,529.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.98, 23,054.22 and 9,529.38 is: 14,303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.98 : 23,054.22 = 9,529.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.98/23,054.22 = 9,529.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.98x = 23,054.22 × 9,529.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.98x = 219,692,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,692,422.98/15,358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,303.84

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