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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.24, 23,190.49 and 9,636.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.24, 23,190.49 and 9,636.76 is: 14,471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.24 : 23,190.49 = 9,636.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.24/23,190.49 = 9,636.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.24x = 23,190.49 × 9,636.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.24x = 223,481,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,481,140.48/15,443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,471.13

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