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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.60, 23,238.90 and 9,646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.60, 23,238.90 and 9,646.20 is: 14,469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.60 : 23,238.90 = 9,646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.60/23,238.90 = 9,646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.60x = 23,238.90 × 9,646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.60x = 224,167,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,167,077.18/15,492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,469.30

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