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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.34, 23,176.21 and 9,897.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.34, 23,176.21 and 9,897.38 is: 14,825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.34 : 23,176.21 = 9,897.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.34/23,176.21 = 9,897.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.34x = 23,176.21 × 9,897.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.34x = 229,383,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,383,757.33/15,472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,825.41

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