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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.12, 23,169.78 and 9,525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.12, 23,169.78 and 9,525.06 is: 14,287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.12 : 23,169.78 = 9,525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.12/23,169.78 = 9,525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.12x = 23,169.78 × 9,525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.12x = 220,693,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,693,544.69/15,447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,287.04

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