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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.62, 23,551.83 and 9,380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.62, 23,551.83 and 9,380.28 is: 14,068.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.62 : 23,551.83 = 9,380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.62/23,551.83 = 9,380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.62x = 23,551.83 × 9,380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.62x = 220,922,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,922,759.91/15,703.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,068.27

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