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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,857.60, 23,786.40 and 9,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,857.60, 23,786.40 and 9,291.20 is: 13,936.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,857.60 : 23,786.40 = 9,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,857.60/23,786.40 = 9,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,857.60x = 23,786.40 × 9,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,857.60x = 221,004,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,004,199.68/15,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,936.80

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