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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.47, 23,036.59 and 9,474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.47, 23,036.59 and 9,474.02 is: 14,208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.47 : 23,036.59 = 9,474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.47/23,036.59 = 9,474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.47x = 23,036.59 × 9,474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.47x = 218,249,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,249,114.39/15,360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,208.49

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