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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.64, 23,202.74 and 9,622.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.64, 23,202.74 and 9,622.48 is: 14,419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.64 : 23,202.74 = 9,622.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.64/23,202.74 = 9,622.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.64x = 23,202.74 × 9,622.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.64x = 223,267,901.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,267,901.60/15,483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,419.60

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