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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.99, 23,272.01 and 9,232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.99, 23,272.01 and 9,232.94 is: 13,849.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.99 : 23,272.01 = 9,232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.99/23,272.01 = 9,232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.99x = 23,272.01 × 9,232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.99x = 214,868,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,868,987.74/15,514.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,849.12

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