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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.24, 23,132.04 and 9,180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.24, 23,132.04 and 9,180.21 is: 13,773.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.24 : 23,132.04 = 9,180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.24/23,132.04 = 9,180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.24x = 23,132.04 × 9,180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.24x = 212,356,984.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,356,984.93/15,417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.99

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