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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.81, 23,124.26 and 9,494.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.81, 23,124.26 and 9,494.82 is: 14,241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.81 : 23,124.26 = 9,494.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.81/23,124.26 = 9,494.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.81x = 23,124.26 × 9,494.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.81x = 219,560,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,560,638.86/15,416.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,241.64

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