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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.74, 23,001.02 and 9,781.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.74, 23,001.02 and 9,781.48 is: 14,662.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.74 : 23,001.02 = 9,781.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.74/23,001.02 = 9,781.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.74x = 23,001.02 × 9,781.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.74x = 224,984,017.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,984,017.11/15,343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,662.92

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