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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834.78, 23,770.58 and 9,265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834.78, 23,770.58 and 9,265.68 is: 13,909.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834.78 : 23,770.58 = 9,265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834.78/23,770.58 = 9,265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834.78x = 23,770.58 × 9,265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834.78x = 220,250,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,250,587.69/15,834.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.29

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