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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.46, 23,237.07 and 9,641.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.46, 23,237.07 and 9,641.17 is: 14,471.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.46 : 23,237.07 = 9,641.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.46/23,237.07 = 9,641.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.46x = 23,237.07 × 9,641.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.46x = 224,032,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,032,542.17/15,480.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,471.96

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