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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.55, 23,649.98 and 9,188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.55, 23,649.98 and 9,188.54 is: 13,782.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.55 : 23,649.98 = 9,188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.55/23,649.98 = 9,188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.55x = 23,649.98 × 9,188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.55x = 217,308,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,308,711.72/15,766.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,782.90

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