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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,780.93, 23,702.93 and 9,868.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,780.93, 23,702.93 and 9,868.34 is: 14,822.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,780.93 : 23,702.93 = 9,868.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,780.93/23,702.93 = 9,868.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,780.93x = 23,702.93 × 9,868.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,780.93x = 233,908,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,908,572.24/15,780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,822.23

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