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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.96, 23,852.28 and 9,982.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.96, 23,852.28 and 9,982.48 is: 14,951.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.96 : 23,852.28 = 9,982.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.96/23,852.28 = 9,982.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.96x = 23,852.28 × 9,982.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.96x = 238,104,908.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,104,908.05/15,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,951.68

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