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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.76, 23,176.26 and 9,235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.76, 23,176.26 and 9,235.74 is: 13,835.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.76 : 23,176.26 = 9,235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.76/23,176.26 = 9,235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.76x = 23,176.26 × 9,235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.76x = 214,049,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,049,911.53/15,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,835.77

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