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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,491.07, 23,247.45 and 9,247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,491.07, 23,247.45 and 9,247.14 is: 13,877.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,491.07 : 23,247.45 = 9,247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,491.07/23,247.45 = 9,247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,491.07x = 23,247.45 × 9,247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,491.07x = 214,972,424.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,972,424.79/15,491.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.18

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