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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,474.96, 23,228.82 and 9,635.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,474.96, 23,228.82 and 9,635.67 is: 14,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,474.96 : 23,228.82 = 9,635.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,474.96/23,228.82 = 9,635.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,474.96x = 23,228.82 × 9,635.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,474.96x = 223,825,244.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,825,244.01/15,474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,463.70

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