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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.60, 23,076.63 and 9,834.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.60, 23,076.63 and 9,834.75 is: 14,765.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.60 : 23,076.63 = 9,834.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.60/23,076.63 = 9,834.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.60x = 23,076.63 × 9,834.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.60x = 226,952,886.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,952,886.89/15,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,765.39

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