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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.26, 23,070.34 and 9,429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.26, 23,070.34 and 9,429.56 is: 14,156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.26 : 23,070.34 = 9,429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.26/23,070.34 = 9,429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.26x = 23,070.34 × 9,429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.26x = 217,543,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,543,155.25/15,367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,156.27

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