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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.32, 23,194.47 and 9,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.32, 23,194.47 and 9,214.48 is: 13,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.32 : 23,194.47 = 9,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.32/23,194.47 = 9,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.32x = 23,194.47 × 9,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.32x = 213,724,979.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,724,979.93/15,442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,840.21

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