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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.48, 23,226.24 and 9,923.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.48, 23,226.24 and 9,923.64 is: 14,909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.48 : 23,226.24 = 9,923.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.48/23,226.24 = 9,923.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.48x = 23,226.24 × 9,923.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.48x = 230,488,844.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,488,844.31/15,459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,909.22

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