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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.05, 23,076.69 and 9,785.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.05, 23,076.69 and 9,785.32 is: 14,655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.05 : 23,076.69 = 9,785.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.05/23,076.69 = 9,785.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.05x = 23,076.69 × 9,785.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.05x = 225,812,796.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,812,796.19/15,408.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,655.51

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