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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,646.43, 23,462.61 and 9,324.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,646.43, 23,462.61 and 9,324.29 is: 13,982.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,646.43 : 23,462.61 = 9,324.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,646.43/23,462.61 = 9,324.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,646.43x = 23,462.61 × 9,324.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,646.43x = 218,772,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,772,062.48/15,646.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,982.24

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