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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.32, 23,251.62 and 9,948.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.32, 23,251.62 and 9,948.76 is: 14,920.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.32 : 23,251.62 = 9,948.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.32/23,251.62 = 9,948.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.32x = 23,251.62 × 9,948.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.32x = 231,324,786.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,324,786.99/15,503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,920.98

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