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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.88, 23,001.93 and 9,804.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.88, 23,001.93 and 9,804.48 is: 14,696.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.88 : 23,001.93 = 9,804.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.88/23,001.93 = 9,804.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.88x = 23,001.93 × 9,804.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.88x = 225,521,962.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,521,962.65/15,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,696.89

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