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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.57, 22,985.48 and 9,488.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.57, 22,985.48 and 9,488.41 is: 14,208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.57 : 22,985.48 = 9,488.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.57/22,985.48 = 9,488.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.57x = 22,985.48 × 9,488.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.57x = 218,095,610.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,095,610.84/15,349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,208.58

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