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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,380.70, 23,056.26 and 9,818.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,380.70, 23,056.26 and 9,818.34 is: 14,718.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,380.70 : 23,056.26 = 9,818.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,380.70/23,056.26 = 9,818.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,380.70x = 23,056.26 × 9,818.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,380.70x = 226,374,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,374,199.81/15,380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,718.07

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