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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.48, 23,227.74 and 9,924.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.48, 23,227.74 and 9,924.64 is: 14,910.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.48 : 23,227.74 = 9,924.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.48/23,227.74 = 9,924.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.48x = 23,227.74 × 9,924.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.48x = 230,526,957.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,526,957.51/15,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,910.72

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