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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.47, 22,548.70 and 9,494.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.47, 22,548.70 and 9,494.23 is: 14,241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.47 : 22,548.70 = 9,494.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.47/22,548.70 = 9,494.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.47x = 22,548.70 × 9,494.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.47x = 214,082,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,082,544.00/15,032.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,241.34

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