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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.92, 23,140.50 and 9,216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.92, 23,140.50 and 9,216.64 is: 13,785.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.92 : 23,140.50 = 9,216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.92/23,140.50 = 9,216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.92x = 23,140.50 × 9,216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.92x = 213,277,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,277,657.92/15,470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,785.71

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