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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,485.36, 23,207.06 and 9,935.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,485.36, 23,207.06 and 9,935.84 is: 14,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,485.36 : 23,207.06 = 9,935.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,485.36/23,207.06 = 9,935.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,485.36x = 23,207.06 × 9,935.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,485.36x = 230,581,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,581,635.03/15,485.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,890.30

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