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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,882.10, 23,774.55 and 9,288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,882.10, 23,774.55 and 9,288.70 is: 13,904.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,882.10 : 23,774.55 = 9,288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,882.10/23,774.55 = 9,288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,882.10x = 23,774.55 × 9,288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,882.10x = 220,834,662.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,834,662.59/15,882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.63

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