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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.38, 23,190.39 and 9,614.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.38, 23,190.39 and 9,614.22 is: 14,407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.38 : 23,190.39 = 9,614.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.38/23,190.39 = 9,614.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.38x = 23,190.39 × 9,614.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.38x = 222,957,511.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,957,511.35/15,475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,407.24

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