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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.03, 23,119.97 and 9,174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.03, 23,119.97 and 9,174.09 is: 13,743.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.03 : 23,119.97 = 9,174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.03/23,119.97 = 9,174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.03x = 23,119.97 × 9,174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.03x = 212,104,726.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,104,726.41/15,433.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,743.56

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