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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.08, 23,767.08 and 9,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.08, 23,767.08 and 9,265.20 is: 13,898.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.08 : 23,767.08 = 9,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.08/23,767.08 = 9,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.08x = 23,767.08 × 9,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.08x = 220,206,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,206,749.62/15,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.36

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