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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.04, 23,197.56 and 9,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.04, 23,197.56 and 9,347.92 is: 14,021.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.04 : 23,197.56 = 9,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.04/23,197.56 = 9,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.04x = 23,197.56 × 9,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.04x = 216,848,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,848,935.08/15,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.88

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