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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.20, 23,112.30 and 9,576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.20, 23,112.30 and 9,576.20 is: 14,364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.20 : 23,112.30 = 9,576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.20/23,112.30 = 9,576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.20x = 23,112.30 × 9,576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.20x = 221,328,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,328,007.26/15,408.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,364.30

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