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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.30, 23,203.38 and 9,908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.30, 23,203.38 and 9,908.52 is: 14,886.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.30 : 23,203.38 = 9,908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.30/23,203.38 = 9,908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.30x = 23,203.38 × 9,908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.30x = 229,911,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,911,154.80/15,444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,886.47

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