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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.39, 23,150.03 and 9,549.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.39, 23,150.03 and 9,549.05 is: 14,291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.39 : 23,150.03 = 9,549.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.39/23,150.03 = 9,549.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.39x = 23,150.03 × 9,549.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.39x = 221,060,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,060,630.48/15,468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,291.12

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