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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.72, 23,005.50 and 9,452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.72, 23,005.50 and 9,452.36 is: 14,146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.72 : 23,005.50 = 9,452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.72/23,005.50 = 9,452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.72x = 23,005.50 × 9,452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.72x = 217,456,197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,456,197.64/15,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.51

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