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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.86, 21,744.23 and 9,385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.86, 21,744.23 and 9,385.92 is: 12,946.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.86 : 21,744.23 = 9,385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.86/21,744.23 = 9,385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.86x = 21,744.23 × 9,385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.86x = 204,089,556.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,089,556.31/15,763.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,946.67

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