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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.80, 23,795.70 and 9,945.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.80, 23,795.70 and 9,945.40 is: 14,918.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.80 : 23,795.70 = 9,945.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.80/23,795.70 = 9,945.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.80x = 23,795.70 × 9,945.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.80x = 236,657,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,657,754.78/15,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,918.10

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