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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.27, 21,402.84 and 9,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.27, 21,402.84 and 9,223 is: 12,723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.27 : 21,402.84 = 9,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.27/21,402.84 = 9,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.27x = 21,402.84 × 9,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.27x = 197,398,393.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,398,393.32/15,514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.67

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