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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.70, 22,963.05 and 9,476.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.70, 22,963.05 and 9,476.70 is: 14,215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.70 : 22,963.05 = 9,476.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.70/22,963.05 = 9,476.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.70x = 22,963.05 × 9,476.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.70x = 217,613,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,613,935.94/15,308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.05

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