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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.98, 23,781.04 and 9,614.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.98, 23,781.04 and 9,614.45 is: 14,425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.98 : 23,781.04 = 9,614.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.98/23,781.04 = 9,614.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.98x = 23,781.04 × 9,614.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.98x = 228,641,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,641,575.76/15,849.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,425.36

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