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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.34, 23,683.77 and 9,215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.34, 23,683.77 and 9,215.19 is: 13,823.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.34 : 23,683.77 = 9,215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.34/23,683.77 = 9,215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.34x = 23,683.77 × 9,215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.34x = 218,250,440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,250,440.47/15,788.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.52

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