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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.08, 23,058.74 and 9,865.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.08, 23,058.74 and 9,865.94 is: 14,797.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.08 : 23,058.74 = 9,865.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.08/23,058.74 = 9,865.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.08x = 23,058.74 × 9,865.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.08x = 227,496,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,496,145.32/15,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,797.38

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