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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.13, 23,215.01 and 9,239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.13, 23,215.01 and 9,239.13 is: 13,859.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.13 : 23,215.01 = 9,239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.13/23,215.01 = 9,239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.13x = 23,215.01 × 9,239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.13x = 214,486,449.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,486,449.15/15,476.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,859.18

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