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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.68, 22,940.70 and 9,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.68, 22,940.70 and 9,474.76 is: 14,176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.68 : 22,940.70 = 9,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.68/22,940.70 = 9,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.68x = 22,940.70 × 9,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.68x = 217,357,626.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,357,626.73/15,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,176.10

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