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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,895.77, 23,788.46 and 9,889.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,895.77, 23,788.46 and 9,889.37 is: 14,799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,895.77 : 23,788.46 = 9,889.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,895.77/23,788.46 = 9,889.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,895.77x = 23,788.46 × 9,889.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,895.77x = 235,252,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,252,955.84/15,895.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,799.72

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