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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.80, 23,504.02 and 9,348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.80, 23,504.02 and 9,348.46 is: 14,020.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.80 : 23,504.02 = 9,348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.80/23,504.02 = 9,348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.80x = 23,504.02 × 9,348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.80x = 219,726,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,726,390.81/15,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.49

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