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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,782.91, 23,644.00 and 9,862.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,782.91, 23,644.00 and 9,862.13 is: 14,774.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,782.91 : 23,644.00 = 9,862.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,782.91/23,644.00 = 9,862.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,782.91x = 23,644.00 × 9,862.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,782.91x = 233,180,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,180,034.19/15,782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,774.21

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