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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.64, 23,192.26 and 9,615.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.64, 23,192.26 and 9,615.48 is: 14,409.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.64 : 23,192.26 = 9,615.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.64/23,192.26 = 9,615.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.64x = 23,192.26 × 9,615.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.64x = 223,004,712.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,004,712.18/15,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,409.12

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