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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,471.64, 23,154.90 and 9,552.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,471.64, 23,154.90 and 9,552.30 is: 14,296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,471.64 : 23,154.90 = 9,552.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,471.64/23,154.90 = 9,552.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,471.64x = 23,154.90 × 9,552.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,471.64x = 221,182,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,182,551.27/15,471.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,296.00

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