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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.59, 23,477.38 and 9,482.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.59, 23,477.38 and 9,482.63 is: 14,223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.59 : 23,477.38 = 9,482.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.59/23,477.38 = 9,482.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.59x = 23,477.38 × 9,482.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.59x = 222,627,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,627,166.82/15,651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,223.94

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