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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,782.71, 23,674.02 and 9,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,782.71, 23,674.02 and 9,204.28 is: 13,806.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,782.71 : 23,674.02 = 9,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,782.71/23,674.02 = 9,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,782.71x = 23,674.02 × 9,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,782.71x = 217,902,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,902,308.81/15,782.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,806.39

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