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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.66, 23,514.47 and 9,754.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.66, 23,514.47 and 9,754.21 is: 14,638.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.66 : 23,514.47 = 9,754.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.66/23,514.47 = 9,754.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.66x = 23,514.47 × 9,754.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.66x = 229,364,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,364,912.08/15,668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,638.45

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