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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.80, 22,971.60 and 9,472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.80, 22,971.60 and 9,472.80 is: 14,218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.80 : 22,971.60 = 9,472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.80/22,971.60 = 9,472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.80x = 22,971.60 × 9,472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.80x = 217,605,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,605,372.48/15,304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,218.11

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