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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.10, 23,738.55 and 9,264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.10, 23,738.55 and 9,264.70 is: 13,868.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.10 : 23,738.55 = 9,264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.10/23,738.55 = 9,264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.10x = 23,738.55 × 9,264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.10x = 219,930,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,930,544.19/15,858.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.66

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