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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.40, 23,114.88 and 9,605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.40, 23,114.88 and 9,605.76 is: 14,374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.40 : 23,114.88 = 9,605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.40/23,114.88 = 9,605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.40x = 23,114.88 × 9,605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.40x = 222,035,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,035,989.71/15,446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,374.61

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