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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.14, 23,670.37 and 9,213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.14, 23,670.37 and 9,213.16 is: 13,815.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.14 : 23,670.37 = 9,213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.14/23,670.37 = 9,213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.14x = 23,670.37 × 9,213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.14x = 218,078,906.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,078,906.07/15,785.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,815.46

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