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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,381.42, 23,083.38 and 9,848.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,381.42, 23,083.38 and 9,848.34 is: 14,779.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,381.42 : 23,083.38 = 9,848.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,381.42/23,083.38 = 9,848.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,381.42x = 23,083.38 × 9,848.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,381.42x = 227,332,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,332,974.59/15,381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,779.71

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