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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.90, 23,761.35 and 9,263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.90, 23,761.35 and 9,263.70 is: 13,895.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.90 : 23,761.35 = 9,263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.90/23,761.35 = 9,263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.90x = 23,761.35 × 9,263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.90x = 220,118,018.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,118,018.00/15,840.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,895.55

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