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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,538.29, 23,327.75 and 9,224.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,538.29, 23,327.75 and 9,224.69 is: 13,849.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,538.29 : 23,327.75 = 9,224.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,538.29/23,327.75 = 9,224.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,538.29x = 23,327.75 × 9,224.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,538.29x = 215,191,256.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,191,256.05/15,538.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,849.10

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