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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.60, 23,171.40 and 9,214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.60, 23,171.40 and 9,214.65 is: 13,821.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.60 : 23,171.40 = 9,214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.60/23,171.40 = 9,214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.60x = 23,171.40 × 9,214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.60x = 213,516,341.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,516,341.01/15,447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,821.98

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