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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.97, 23,199.61 and 9,544.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.97, 23,199.61 and 9,544.99 is: 14,316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.97 : 23,199.61 = 9,544.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.97/23,199.61 = 9,544.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.97x = 23,199.61 × 9,544.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.97x = 221,440,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,440,045.45/15,466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,316.96

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