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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.72, 23,672.40 and 9,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.72, 23,672.40 and 9,215.04 is: 13,818.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.72 : 23,672.40 = 9,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.72/23,672.40 = 9,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.72x = 23,672.40 × 9,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.72x = 218,142,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,142,112.90/15,786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,818.08

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