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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.44, 23,131.64 and 9,860.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.44, 23,131.64 and 9,860.52 is: 14,814.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.44 : 23,131.64 = 9,860.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.44/23,131.64 = 9,860.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.44x = 23,131.64 × 9,860.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.44x = 228,089,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,089,998.85/15,396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,814.46

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