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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.80, 23,757.03 and 9,256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.80, 23,757.03 and 9,256.70 is: 13,895.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.80 : 23,757.03 = 9,256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.80/23,757.03 = 9,256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.80x = 23,757.03 × 9,256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.80x = 219,911,758.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,911,758.99/15,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,895.77

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