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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.76, 22,479.84 and 9,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.76, 22,479.84 and 9,451.08 is: 14,141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.76 : 22,479.84 = 9,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.76/22,479.84 = 9,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.76x = 22,479.84 × 9,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.76x = 212,458,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,458,766.23/15,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.52

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