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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.36, 23,205.45 and 9,239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.36, 23,205.45 and 9,239.51 is: 13,864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.36 : 23,205.45 = 9,239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.36/23,205.45 = 9,239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.36x = 23,205.45 × 9,239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.36x = 214,407,079.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,407,079.99/15,464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.59

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