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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.34, 23,710.77 and 9,233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.34, 23,710.77 and 9,233.19 is: 13,850.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.34 : 23,710.77 = 9,233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.34/23,710.77 = 9,233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.34x = 23,710.77 × 9,233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.34x = 218,926,044.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,926,044.46/15,806.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.52

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