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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,437.44, 23,103.48 and 9,812.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,437.44, 23,103.48 and 9,812.26 is: 14,684.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,437.44 : 23,103.48 = 9,812.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,437.44/23,103.48 = 9,812.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,437.44x = 23,103.48 × 9,812.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,437.44x = 226,697,352.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,697,352.66/15,437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,684.91

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