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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.64, 23,569.92 and 9,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.64, 23,569.92 and 9,874.56 is: 14,842.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.64 : 23,569.92 = 9,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.64/23,569.92 = 9,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.64x = 23,569.92 × 9,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.64x = 232,742,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,742,589.24/15,680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,842.67

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