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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.65, 23,667.41 and 9,115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.65, 23,667.41 and 9,115.58 is: 13,666.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.65 : 23,667.41 = 9,115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.65/23,667.41 = 9,115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.65x = 23,667.41 × 9,115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.65x = 215,742,182.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,742,182.84/15,786.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.11

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