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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.01, 23,214.82 and 9,239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.01, 23,214.82 and 9,239.01 is: 13,859.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.01 : 23,214.82 = 9,239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.01/23,214.82 = 9,239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.01x = 23,214.82 × 9,239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.01x = 214,481,954.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,481,954.13/15,476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,859.00

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