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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.64, 23,481.36 and 9,800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.64, 23,481.36 and 9,800.28 is: 14,703.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.64 : 23,481.36 = 9,800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.64/23,481.36 = 9,800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.64x = 23,481.36 × 9,800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.64x = 230,123,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,123,902.78/15,650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,703.80

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