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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.25, 23,065.83 and 9,426.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.25, 23,065.83 and 9,426.55 is: 14,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.25 : 23,065.83 = 9,426.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.25/23,065.83 = 9,426.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.25x = 23,065.83 × 9,426.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.25x = 217,431,037.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,431,037.32/15,364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.75

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