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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.36, 23,148.90 and 9,600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.36, 23,148.90 and 9,600.60 is: 14,387.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.36 : 23,148.90 = 9,600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.36/23,148.90 = 9,600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.36x = 23,148.90 × 9,600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.36x = 222,243,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,243,329.34/15,447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,387.14

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