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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.20, 23,271.30 and 9,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.20, 23,271.30 and 9,293.40 is: 13,940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.20 : 23,271.30 = 9,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.20/23,271.30 = 9,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.20x = 23,271.30 × 9,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.20x = 216,269,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,269,499.42/15,514.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,940.10

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