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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.48, 23,186.40 and 9,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.48, 23,186.40 and 9,625.60 is: 14,424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.48 : 23,186.40 = 9,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.48/23,186.40 = 9,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.48x = 23,186.40 × 9,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.48x = 223,183,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,183,011.84/15,472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,424.51

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