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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.28, 23,093.37 and 9,474.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.28, 23,093.37 and 9,474.13 is: 14,210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.28 : 23,093.37 = 9,474.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.28/23,093.37 = 9,474.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.28x = 23,093.37 × 9,474.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.28x = 218,789,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,789,589.52/15,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.55

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