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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,345.36, 23,003.46 and 9,783.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,345.36, 23,003.46 and 9,783.09 is: 14,665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,345.36 : 23,003.46 = 9,783.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,345.36/23,003.46 = 9,783.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,345.36x = 23,003.46 × 9,783.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,345.36x = 225,044,919.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,044,919.49/15,345.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,665.34

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