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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.76, 23,015.70 and 9,807.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.76, 23,015.70 and 9,807.96 is: 14,699.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.76 : 23,015.70 = 9,807.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.76/23,015.70 = 9,807.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.76x = 23,015.70 × 9,807.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.76x = 225,737,064.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,737,064.97/15,356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,699.52

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