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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.33, 23,049.45 and 9,805.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.33, 23,049.45 and 9,805.86 is: 14,708.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.33 : 23,049.45 = 9,805.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.33/23,049.45 = 9,805.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.33x = 23,049.45 × 9,805.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.33x = 226,019,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,019,679.78/15,366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,708.76

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