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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.82, 23,192.47 and 9,145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.82, 23,192.47 and 9,145.18 is: 13,704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.82 : 23,192.47 = 9,145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.82/23,192.47 = 9,145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.82x = 23,192.47 × 9,145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.82x = 212,099,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,099,312.79/15,476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.32

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