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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.96, 23,242.32 and 9,644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.96, 23,242.32 and 9,644.58 is: 14,477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.96 : 23,242.32 = 9,644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.96/23,242.32 = 9,644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.96x = 23,242.32 × 9,644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.96x = 224,162,414.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,162,414.63/15,483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,477.07

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