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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.16, 23,515.64 and 9,437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.16, 23,515.64 and 9,437.56 is: 14,159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.16 : 23,515.64 = 9,437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.16/23,515.64 = 9,437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.16x = 23,515.64 × 9,437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.16x = 221,930,263.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,930,263.44/15,673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,159.89

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