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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.42, 23,490.95 and 9,426.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.42, 23,490.95 and 9,426.97 is: 14,133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.42 : 23,490.95 = 9,426.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.42/23,490.95 = 9,426.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.42x = 23,490.95 × 9,426.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.42x = 221,448,492.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,448,492.51/15,668.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,133.43

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