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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.18, 23,198.80 and 9,217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.18, 23,198.80 and 9,217.36 is: 13,844.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.18 : 23,198.80 = 9,217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.18/23,198.80 = 9,217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.18x = 23,198.80 × 9,217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.18x = 213,831,691.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,831,691.17/15,445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.56

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