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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.36, 23,802.47 and 9,336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.36, 23,802.47 and 9,336.12 is: 14,004.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.36 : 23,802.47 = 9,336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.36/23,802.47 = 9,336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.36x = 23,802.47 × 9,336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.36x = 222,222,716.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,222,716.22/15,868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,004.14

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