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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,807.28, 23,703.08 and 9,235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,807.28, 23,703.08 and 9,235.12 is: 13,848.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807.28 : 23,703.08 = 9,235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807.28/23,703.08 = 9,235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807.28x = 23,703.08 × 9,235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807.28x = 218,900,788.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,900,788.17/15,807.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.10

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