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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.24, 23,057.62 and 9,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.24, 23,057.62 and 9,802.20 is: 14,727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.24 : 23,057.62 = 9,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.24/23,057.62 = 9,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.24x = 23,057.62 × 9,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.24x = 226,015,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,015,402.76/15,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,727.74

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