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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.88, 23,911.48 and 9,948.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.88, 23,911.48 and 9,948.48 is: 14,909.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.88 : 23,911.48 = 9,948.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.88/23,911.48 = 9,948.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.88x = 23,911.48 × 9,948.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.88x = 237,882,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,882,880.55/15,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,909.73

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