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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.38, 23,409.18 and 9,033.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.38, 23,409.18 and 9,033.13 is: 13,542.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.38 : 23,409.18 = 9,033.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.38/23,409.18 = 9,033.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.38x = 23,409.18 × 9,033.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.38x = 211,458,166.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,458,166.13/15,614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.53

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