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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.97, 23,196.62 and 9,542.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.97, 23,196.62 and 9,542.99 is: 14,313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.97 : 23,196.62 = 9,542.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.97/23,196.62 = 9,542.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.97x = 23,196.62 × 9,542.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.97x = 221,364,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,364,949.00/15,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,313.96

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