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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.68, 23,248.08 and 9,948.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.68, 23,248.08 and 9,948.24 is: 14,918.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.68 : 23,248.08 = 9,948.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.68/23,248.08 = 9,948.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.68x = 23,248.08 × 9,948.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.68x = 231,277,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,277,479.38/15,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,918.55

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