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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.06, 23,471.29 and 9,818.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.06, 23,471.29 and 9,818.77 is: 14,718.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.06 : 23,471.29 = 9,818.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.06/23,471.29 = 9,818.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.06x = 23,471.29 × 9,818.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.06x = 230,459,198.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,459,198.11/15,658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,718.25

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