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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.72, 23,684.40 and 9,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.72, 23,684.40 and 9,223.04 is: 13,830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.72 : 23,684.40 = 9,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.72/23,684.40 = 9,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.72x = 23,684.40 × 9,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.72x = 218,442,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,442,168.58/15,794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,830.08

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