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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.48, 23,229.24 and 9,925.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.48, 23,229.24 and 9,925.64 is: 14,912.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.48 : 23,229.24 = 9,925.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.48/23,229.24 = 9,925.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.48x = 23,229.24 × 9,925.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.48x = 230,565,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,565,073.71/15,461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,912.23

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