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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.24, 23,182.37 and 9,206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.24, 23,182.37 and 9,206.42 is: 13,828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.24 : 23,182.37 = 9,206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.24/23,182.37 = 9,206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.24x = 23,182.37 × 9,206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.24x = 213,426,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,426,543.12/15,434.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.12

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