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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.27, 23,224.13 and 9,249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.27, 23,224.13 and 9,249.45 is: 13,879.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.27 : 23,224.13 = 9,249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.27/23,224.13 = 9,249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.27x = 23,224.13 × 9,249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.27x = 214,810,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,810,429.23/15,477.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.09

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