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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.98, 23,269.47 and 9,274.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.98, 23,269.47 and 9,274.78 is: 13,912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.98 : 23,269.47 = 9,274.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.98/23,269.47 = 9,274.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.98x = 23,269.47 × 9,274.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.98x = 215,819,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,819,214.97/15,512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.17

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