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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.49, 23,268.73 and 9,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.49, 23,268.73 and 9,274.28 is: 13,911.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.49 : 23,268.73 = 9,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.49/23,268.73 = 9,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.49x = 23,268.73 × 9,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.49x = 215,800,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,800,670.89/15,512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.42

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