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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.86, 23,480.02 and 9,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.86, 23,480.02 and 9,086.20 is: 13,611.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.86 : 23,480.02 = 9,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.86/23,480.02 = 9,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.86x = 23,480.02 × 9,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.86x = 213,344,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,344,157.72/15,673.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.46

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