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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.54, 23,468.40 and 9,733.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.54, 23,468.40 and 9,733.41 is: 14,589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.54 : 23,468.40 = 9,733.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.54/23,468.40 = 9,733.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.54x = 23,468.40 × 9,733.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.54x = 228,427,559.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,427,559.24/15,656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,589.92

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