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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,837.76, 23,764.96 and 9,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,837.76, 23,764.96 and 9,276.80 is: 13,920.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,837.76 : 23,764.96 = 9,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,837.76/23,764.96 = 9,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,837.76x = 23,764.96 × 9,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,837.76x = 220,462,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,462,780.93/15,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.07

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