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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.06, 23,412.14 and 9,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.06, 23,412.14 and 9,695.92 is: 14,533.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.06 : 23,412.14 = 9,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.06/23,412.14 = 9,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.06x = 23,412.14 × 9,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.06x = 227,002,236.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,002,236.47/15,619.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,533.67

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