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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.24, 23,223.09 and 9,283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.24, 23,223.09 and 9,283.54 is: 13,926.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.24 : 23,223.09 = 9,283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.24/23,223.09 = 9,283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.24x = 23,223.09 × 9,283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.24x = 215,592,484.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,592,484.94/15,481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,926.05

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