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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.50, 23,187.97 and 9,851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.50, 23,187.97 and 9,851.44 is: 14,766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.50 : 23,187.97 = 9,851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.50/23,187.97 = 9,851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.50x = 23,187.97 × 9,851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.50x = 228,434,895.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,434,895.18/15,469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,766.79

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