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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.38, 23,052.27 and 9,830.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.38, 23,052.27 and 9,830.30 is: 14,721.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.38 : 23,052.27 = 9,830.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.38/23,052.27 = 9,830.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.38x = 23,052.27 × 9,830.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.38x = 226,610,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,610,729.78/15,393.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,721.31

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