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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.80, 23,861.40 and 9,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.80, 23,861.40 and 9,763.60 is: 14,627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.80 : 23,861.40 = 9,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.80/23,861.40 = 9,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.80x = 23,861.40 × 9,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.80x = 232,973,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,973,165.04/15,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.74

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