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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.15, 23,230.35 and 9,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.15, 23,230.35 and 9,170.48 is: 13,742.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.15 : 23,230.35 = 9,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.15/23,230.35 = 9,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.15x = 23,230.35 × 9,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.15x = 213,033,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,033,298.06/15,502.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,742.18

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