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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,384.48, 23,035.56 and 9,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,384.48, 23,035.56 and 9,807.60 is: 14,685.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,384.48 : 23,035.56 = 9,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,384.48/23,035.56 = 9,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,384.48x = 23,035.56 × 9,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,384.48x = 225,923,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,923,558.26/15,384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,685.16

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