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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,866.60, 23,799.90 and 9,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,866.60, 23,799.90 and 9,722.60 is: 14,583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866.60 : 23,799.90 = 9,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866.60/23,799.90 = 9,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866.60x = 23,799.90 × 9,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866.60x = 231,396,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,396,907.74/15,866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.90

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