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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.40, 23,093.39 and 9,474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.40, 23,093.39 and 9,474.08 is: 14,210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.40 : 23,093.39 = 9,474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.40/23,093.39 = 9,474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.40x = 23,093.39 × 9,474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.40x = 218,788,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,788,734.62/15,396.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.38

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