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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.45, 23,035.47 and 9,516.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.45, 23,035.47 and 9,516.88 is: 14,285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.45 : 23,035.47 = 9,516.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.45/23,035.47 = 9,516.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.45x = 23,035.47 × 9,516.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.45x = 219,225,803.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,225,803.73/15,346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.12

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