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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.09, 23,254.29 and 9,262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.09, 23,254.29 and 9,262.62 is: 13,877.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.09 : 23,254.29 = 9,262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.09/23,254.29 = 9,262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.09x = 23,254.29 × 9,262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.09x = 215,395,651.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,395,651.64/15,521.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.62

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