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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.40, 23,678.10 and 9,910.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.40, 23,678.10 and 9,910.20 is: 14,865.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.40 : 23,678.10 = 9,910.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.40/23,678.10 = 9,910.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.40x = 23,678.10 × 9,910.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.40x = 234,654,706.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,654,706.62/15,785.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,865.30

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