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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.16, 23,151.36 and 9,612.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.16, 23,151.36 and 9,612.96 is: 14,402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.16 : 23,151.36 = 9,612.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.16/23,151.36 = 9,612.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.16x = 23,151.36 × 9,612.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.16x = 222,553,097.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,553,097.63/15,452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,402.72

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