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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.80, 23,323.20 and 9,643.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.80, 23,323.20 and 9,643.90 is: 14,465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.80 : 23,323.20 = 9,643.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.80/23,323.20 = 9,643.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.80x = 23,323.20 × 9,643.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.80x = 224,926,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,926,608.48/15,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,465.85

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