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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.38, 23,197.56 and 9,216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.38, 23,197.56 and 9,216.54 is: 13,843.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.38 : 23,197.56 = 9,216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.38/23,197.56 = 9,216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.38x = 23,197.56 × 9,216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.38x = 213,801,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,801,239.64/15,444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.31

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