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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.36, 23,471.62 and 9,819.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.36, 23,471.62 and 9,819.04 is: 14,718.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.36 : 23,471.62 = 9,819.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.36/23,471.62 = 9,819.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.36x = 23,471.62 × 9,819.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.36x = 230,468,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,468,775.64/15,658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,718.58

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