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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.98, 23,058.72 and 9,532.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.98, 23,058.72 and 9,532.38 is: 14,308.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.98 : 23,058.72 = 9,532.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.98/23,058.72 = 9,532.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.98x = 23,058.72 × 9,532.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.98x = 219,804,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,804,481.35/15,361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,308.34

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