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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,776.34, 23,665.77 and 9,203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,776.34, 23,665.77 and 9,203.19 is: 13,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,776.34 : 23,665.77 = 9,203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,776.34/23,665.77 = 9,203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,776.34x = 23,665.77 × 9,203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,776.34x = 217,800,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,800,577.81/15,776.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,805.52

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