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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.65, 23,017.45 and 9,424.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.65, 23,017.45 and 9,424.21 is: 14,118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.65 : 23,017.45 = 9,424.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.65/23,017.45 = 9,424.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.65x = 23,017.45 × 9,424.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.65x = 216,921,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,921,282.46/15,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,118.21

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