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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,833.78, 23,769.08 and 9,264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,833.78, 23,769.08 and 9,264.68 is: 13,907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,833.78 : 23,769.08 = 9,264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,833.78/23,769.08 = 9,264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,833.78x = 23,769.08 × 9,264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,833.78x = 220,212,920.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,212,920.09/15,833.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,907.79

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