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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,485.46, 23,244.57 and 9,646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,485.46, 23,244.57 and 9,646.08 is: 14,479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,485.46 : 23,244.57 = 9,646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,485.46/23,244.57 = 9,646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,485.46x = 23,244.57 × 9,646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,485.46x = 224,218,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,218,981.79/15,485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,479.32

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