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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.06, 23,469.80 and 9,817.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.06, 23,469.80 and 9,817.77 is: 14,716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.06 : 23,469.80 = 9,817.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.06/23,469.80 = 9,817.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.06x = 23,469.80 × 9,817.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.06x = 230,421,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,421,049.26/15,657.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,716.75

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