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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.20, 23,042.04 and 9,808.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.20, 23,042.04 and 9,808.84 is: 14,703.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.20 : 23,042.04 = 9,808.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.20/23,042.04 = 9,808.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.20x = 23,042.04 × 9,808.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.20x = 226,015,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,015,683.63/15,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,703.84

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