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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426.54, 23,108.22 and 9,853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426.54, 23,108.22 and 9,853.74 is: 14,760.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426.54 : 23,108.22 = 9,853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426.54/23,108.22 = 9,853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426.54x = 23,108.22 × 9,853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426.54x = 227,702,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,702,391.74/15,426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,760.43

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