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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.10, 23,268.15 and 9,279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.10, 23,268.15 and 9,279.15 is: 13,918.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.10 : 23,268.15 = 9,279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.10/23,268.15 = 9,279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.10x = 23,268.15 × 9,279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.10x = 215,908,654.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,908,654.07/15,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,918.73

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