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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.46, 23,252.08 and 9,651.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.46, 23,252.08 and 9,651.18 is: 14,486.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.46 : 23,252.08 = 9,651.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.46/23,252.08 = 9,651.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.46x = 23,252.08 × 9,651.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.46x = 224,410,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,410,009.45/15,490.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,486.98

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