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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.45, 23,068.96 and 9,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.45, 23,068.96 and 9,146.76 is: 13,724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.45 : 23,068.96 = 9,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.45/23,068.96 = 9,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.45x = 23,068.96 × 9,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.45x = 211,006,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,006,217.70/15,374.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,724.48

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