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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.36, 23,674.14 and 9,907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.36, 23,674.14 and 9,907.56 is: 14,874.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.36 : 23,674.14 = 9,907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.36/23,674.14 = 9,907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.36x = 23,674.14 × 9,907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.36x = 234,552,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,552,962.50/15,768.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,874.91

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