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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.08, 23,079.48 and 9,854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.08, 23,079.48 and 9,854.44 is: 14,754.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.08 : 23,079.48 = 9,854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.08/23,079.48 = 9,854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.08x = 23,079.48 × 9,854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.08x = 227,435,350.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,435,350.89/15,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,754.08

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