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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,515.11, 23,243.31 and 9,171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,515.11, 23,243.31 and 9,171.01 is: 13,739.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,515.11 : 23,243.31 = 9,171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,515.11/23,243.31 = 9,171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,515.11x = 23,243.31 × 9,171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,515.11x = 213,164,628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,164,628.44/15,515.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,739.16

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