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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.40, 23,778.90 and 9,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.40, 23,778.90 and 9,286.20 is: 13,919.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.40 : 23,778.90 = 9,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.40/23,778.90 = 9,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.40x = 23,778.90 × 9,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.40x = 220,815,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,815,621.18/15,863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.82

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