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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.20, 23,039.04 and 9,806.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.20, 23,039.04 and 9,806.84 is: 14,700.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.20 : 23,039.04 = 9,806.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.20/23,039.04 = 9,806.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.20x = 23,039.04 × 9,806.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.20x = 225,940,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,940,179.03/15,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,700.84

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