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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.52, 23,480.40 and 9,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.52, 23,480.40 and 9,741.44 is: 14,601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.52 : 23,480.40 = 9,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.52/23,480.40 = 9,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.52x = 23,480.40 × 9,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.52x = 228,732,907.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,732,907.78/15,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,601.97

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