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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.32, 23,783.03 and 9,198.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.32, 23,783.03 and 9,198.71 is: 13,793.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.32 : 23,783.03 = 9,198.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.32/23,783.03 = 9,198.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.32x = 23,783.03 × 9,198.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.32x = 218,773,195.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,773,195.89/15,860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.74

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