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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.80, 23,690.70 and 9,976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.80, 23,690.70 and 9,976.20 is: 14,964.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.80 : 23,690.70 = 9,976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.80/23,690.70 = 9,976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.80x = 23,690.70 × 9,976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.80x = 236,343,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,343,161.34/15,793.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,964.30

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