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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.46, 23,231.10 and 9,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.46, 23,231.10 and 9,637.20 is: 14,466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.46 : 23,231.10 = 9,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.46/23,231.10 = 9,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.46x = 23,231.10 × 9,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.46x = 223,882,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,882,756.92/15,476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,466.02

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