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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.96, 23,237.82 and 9,641.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.96, 23,237.82 and 9,641.67 is: 14,472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.96 : 23,237.82 = 9,641.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.96/23,237.82 = 9,641.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.96x = 23,237.82 × 9,641.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.96x = 224,051,391.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,051,391.96/15,480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,472.71

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