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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.72, 23,011.56 and 9,796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.72, 23,011.56 and 9,796.32 is: 14,698.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.72 : 23,011.56 = 9,796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.72/23,011.56 = 9,796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.72x = 23,011.56 × 9,796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.72x = 225,428,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,428,605.46/15,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,698.62

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