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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.48, 23,252.10 and 9,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.48, 23,252.10 and 9,651.20 is: 14,487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.48 : 23,252.10 = 9,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.48/23,252.10 = 9,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.48x = 23,252.10 × 9,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.48x = 224,410,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,410,667.52/15,490.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,487.01

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