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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.04, 23,196.06 and 9,346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.04, 23,196.06 and 9,346.92 is: 14,020.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.04 : 23,196.06 = 9,346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.04/23,196.06 = 9,346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.04x = 23,196.06 × 9,346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.04x = 216,811,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,811,717.14/15,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.38

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