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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.74, 23,002.52 and 9,782.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.74, 23,002.52 and 9,782.47 is: 14,664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.74 : 23,002.52 = 9,782.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.74/23,002.52 = 9,782.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.74x = 23,002.52 × 9,782.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.74x = 225,021,461.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,021,461.82/15,344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,664.40

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