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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.22, 23,651.67 and 9,198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.22, 23,651.67 and 9,198.50 is: 13,796.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.22 : 23,651.67 = 9,198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.22/23,651.67 = 9,198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.22x = 23,651.67 × 9,198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.22x = 217,559,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,559,886.50/15,769.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.49

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